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Senate committee forwards House Bill 2013A to the floor to add licensed outpatient SUD programs as commercial mental health providers
Summary
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health voted to forward House Bill 2013A to the Senate floor with a do‑pass recommendation; the bill adds licensed outpatient facilities with certified SUD programs that employ certified alcohol and drug counselors to the list of providers eligible for commercial insurance mental health reimbursement.
The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health advanced House Bill 2013A to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation after a brief work session. The bill would add licensed outpatient facilities that operate certified substance use disorder (SUD) programs employing certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs) to the list of providers covered under commercial insurance reimbursement for mental health services.
Vice Chair Anderson moved the bill to the floor “with a due pass recommendation.” After roll call, the committee recorded the following vote: Senator Gorsegg — yes; Senator Litticombe — excused; Senator Patterson — aye; Vice Chair Anderson — aye; Chair Reynolds — aye. Chair Reynolds announced he would carry the bill to the floor. Committee staff said the fiscal impact is minimal and there is no revenue impact; fiscal and revenue impact statements are posted on OLIS.
What the bill does: Committee staff summarized that House Bill 2013A adds licensed outpatient facilities that have certified SUD programs and employ certified alcohol and drug counselors as eligible providers for commercial insurance coverage of mental health services and reimbursement. The committee noted the measure had been amended in the House and is presented as the engrossed A version.
Outcome: The motion passed and the committee sent House Bill 2013A to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation.
Next steps: The bill will proceed to the Senate floor for further consideration. Chair Reynolds said he would carry the measure unless other senators objected.
