Iowa SF2202 modifies rules for subacute mental health care facilities, including staffing requirements and authorization timelines.

Iowa SF2202 makes changes to subacute mental health care facilities and services. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services or managed care organizations to respond to preauthorization requests within specific timeframes. The bill also mandates that the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing and the Department of Health and Human Services review and modify their rules to ease employment requirements at subacute mental health care facilities. Additionally, it removes the 10-day limit on subacute mental health care unless extended by HHS.

Iowa SF2202 modifies rules for subacute mental health care facilities, including staffing requirements and authorization timelines.

Iowa SF2202 makes changes to subacute mental health care facilities and services. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services or managed care organizations to respond to preauthorization requests within specific timeframes. The bill also mandates that the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing and the Department of Health and Human Services review and modify their rules to ease employment requirements at subacute mental health care facilities. Additionally, it removes the 10-day limit on subacute mental health care unless extended by HHS.