Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights and requires a five-year plan for its implementation.

The bill establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights to be implemented by various agencies. It mandates the creation of a five-year plan for implementing this bill of rights. The bill of rights includes rights such as nondiscrimination, accurate recognition of co-occurring disorders, matched services, continuity of care, and access to prevention. The five-year plan must include a step-by-step approach, changes in regulatory language, and delineation of additional resource needs. The bill also appropriates funds for the implementation of these provisions.

Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights and requires a five-year plan for its implementation.

The bill establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights to be implemented by various agencies. It mandates the creation of a five-year plan for implementing this bill of rights. The bill of rights includes rights such as nondiscrimination, accurate recognition of co-occurring disorders, matched services, continuity of care, and access to prevention. The five-year plan must include a step-by-step approach, changes in regulatory language, and delineation of additional resource needs. The bill also appropriates funds for the implementation of these provisions.