It is the intent of the Montana Association of Counties
to support Legislation amending
53-21-132 MCA, to make counties the payers of last resort for costs
of pre-commitment examination, detention and treatment of persons suffering
from mental disorders.
WHEREAS, 53-21-132 MCA, makes counties responsible for the costs of pre-commitment examination, detention and treatment of persons suffering from a mental disorder; and
WHEREAS, many such persons are covered by private insurance programs or are eligible for public assistance such as Medicaid; and
WHEREAS, 53-21-132 MCA, is unclear as to whether private mental health care providers must first look to such funding sources before billing counties for pre-commitment costs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montana Association of Counties supports legislation amending 53-21-132 MCA, to make it clear that counties are the payers of last resort for the costs for pre-commitment examination, detention and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorders.
SPONSOR: Carbon County, Districts 6 & 7
RECOMMENDATION: Do Pass
PRIORITY: High
REFERRED TO: MACo Health & Human Services Committee
ADOPTED: Annual Conference; Big Sky, MT
September 25, 2002
RECOMMENDATION: Do Pass
PRIORITY: High
REFERRED TO: MACo
Health & Human Services Committee
ADOPTED: