Requesting the Department of Health to form a working group for complex needs patients with chronic conditions.

The bill requests the Department of Health to convene a Complex Needs Patient Working Group to address the needs, services, and funding for patients with multiple significant but not severe chronic conditions. These conditions include substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic physical illnesses. The working group will consider integrated care models, comprehensive treatment options, and funding recommendations. The Department of Health is also requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Requesting the Department of Health to form a working group for complex needs patients with chronic conditions.

The bill requests the Department of Health to convene a Complex Needs Patient Working Group to address the needs, services, and funding for patients with multiple significant but not severe chronic conditions. These conditions include substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic physical illnesses. The working group will consider integrated care models, comprehensive treatment options, and funding recommendations. The Department of Health is also requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.