Iowa HF2220 establishes requirements for subacute mental health care facilities, including treatment care plans, admission and discharge protocols.

Iowa HF2220 mandates that subacute mental health care facilities develop a written treatment care plan for each resident within 24 hours of admission. It prohibits preauthorization for admission or the first 15 days of treatment. Managed care organizations are restricted from requiring discharge until a mental health professional determines proper supports are in place. The bill also requires health carriers to cover subacute mental health services and allows for a single review of treatment necessity after the initial 45 days.

Iowa HF2220 establishes requirements for subacute mental health care facilities, including treatment care plans, admission and discharge protocols.

Iowa HF2220 mandates that subacute mental health care facilities develop a written treatment care plan for each resident within 24 hours of admission. It prohibits preauthorization for admission or the first 15 days of treatment. Managed care organizations are restricted from requiring discharge until a mental health professional determines proper supports are in place. The bill also requires health carriers to cover subacute mental health services and allows for a single review of treatment necessity after the initial 45 days.