Behavioral health fund payments for uncollectible withdrawal management debt provided, span of eligibility for behavioral health fund services extended, pilot program established, and other behavioral health provisions modified.

Summary

The bill requires the commissioner to pay withdrawal‑management programs for debt that cannot be collected from clients, using the behavioral health fund. It also widens the pool of people who can receive fund services, launches a pilot licensing‑inspection program, lets counties keep certain administrative duties, adjusts adolescent treatment rates, and mandates reporting. The changes are intended to improve access to substance‑use treatment and reduce financial barriers.

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