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Committee approves amendment capping therapeutic-leave reimbursements at $500 per day
Summary
The Appropriations - Human Resources Division approved an amendment to bill 23 99 that sets a $500 daily cap on reimbursements for therapeutic leave and directs the department to implement utilization controls; the motion passed 6-2.
Chairman Nelson, presiding over the Appropriations - Human Resources Division, called the HR section to order and said the committee needed to act on an amendment to amended bill 23 99 before continuing.
Grant, a committee staff member, read the amendment aloud: "reimbursements for therapeutic leave days may not exceed $500 per day. The department shall implement utilization controls, including service authorization for therapeutic leave days." The amendment also included language assigning the department as the administrative agent for related duties, as discussed by committee members.
The committee discussed implementation and partner capacity. Chairman Nelson said he wanted more information about denials at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, noting, "I want that to be on the record that that's a deep concern of mine," and asked staff to examine why denials of admissions had occurred and whether providers would be willing partners.
Representative Mitscott moved a "do pass" on the amended bill 23 99; the motion was seconded by Representative Steeman. A roll call followed. Recorded votes included: Representative Anderson — yes; Representative Burt — no; Representative Mitscott — yes; Representative Murphy — yes; Representative O'Brien — yes; Representative Wagner — no. The motion passed, 6 to 2. Committee staff indicated the measure will return to the full committee for further consideration.
The committee adjourned after completing the item on the 8:15 a.m. agenda.
