Maryland Department of Health - Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Beds - Capacity in Prince George's County and Report

Summary

The bill directs the Maryland Department of Health to guarantee at least 24 licensed inpatient psychiatric beds for youths ages 12 to 16 in Prince George’s County. It requires the department to expand capacity, issue a request for proposals if needed, fund the effort through a competitive grant program, and report on bed availability and emergency department boarding. The goal is to reduce psychiatric boarding for children and ensure access regardless of insurance.

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