IN SB0555 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-14 - First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military
Pending: Senate Veterans Affairs & The Military Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot programs. Eliminates the requirement that a veteran pay a 10% co-pay for treatment received under the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program. Eliminates the requirement that treatment plans for a veteran specify the sources of funding for treating the veteran. Postpones the expiration of the pilot program from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Establishes a pilot program to treat opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Appropriates $500,000 to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs for making grants and administering the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans. Appropriates $500,000 to the state department of health to administer the pilot program for treating opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Title

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot programs. Eliminates the requirement that a veteran pay a 10% co-pay for treatment received under the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program. Eliminates the requirement that treatment plans for a veteran specify the sources of funding for treating the veteran. Postpones the expiration of the pilot program from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Establishes a pilot program to treat opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Appropriates $500,000 to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs for making grants and administering the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans. Appropriates $500,000 to the state department of health to administer the pilot program for treating opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-14SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military
2019-01-14SenateAuthored by Senator Garten

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