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Bill would let certain licensed clinicians perform comprehensive SUD assessments to address workforce gaps
Summary
House File 1993 narrows a prior proposal to allow additional licensed mental‑health professionals and APRNs to conduct comprehensive substance‑use disorder assessments (ASAM-aligned) in Medicaid‑funded SUD programs to increase access, especially in rural areas; the committee adopted author changes and laid the bill over.
Representative Frederick introduced House File 1993, which would allow qualified licensed mental-health professionals and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) to perform comprehensive substance‑use disorder (SUD) assessments under ASAM standards in 245G Medicaid‑funded SUD programs. The A1 amendment clarifies scope and training expectations and replaces…
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