Requires mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs.

This bill mandates the commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to require mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs. The commissioner must promulgate rules and regulations to implement this requirement, including the use of telehealth services and appropriate reimbursement for transportation and treatment services. The bill also allows certified programs to use their own employees or independent contractors for evaluations and treatment, and ensures access to prior treatment records for evaluations.

Requires mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs.

This bill mandates the commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to require mental health evaluations for participants in substance use disorder treatment programs. The commissioner must promulgate rules and regulations to implement this requirement, including the use of telehealth services and appropriate reimbursement for transportation and treatment services. The bill also allows certified programs to use their own employees or independent contractors for evaluations and treatment, and ensures access to prior treatment records for evaluations.