SB 423 - Mental Illness; prohibit the use of prior authorization; medications prescribed for patients under Medicaid fee for service program

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SC:H&HS
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Current Status

02/14/08 - Senate Read Second Time

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions related to examination and treatment for mental illness, so as to prohibit the use of prior authorization or other restrictions on certain medications prescribed for patients receiving treatment for certain mental illnesses under a Medicaid fee for service program; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date	Action
02/07/2008	Senate Read and Referred
02/13/2008	Senate Committee Favorably Reported
02/14/2008	Senate Read Second Time

Versions

As introduced LC 33 2367