Sec. 17a-20a. Behavioral health consultation and care coordination program. Plan. Regulations.

(a) Not later than January 1, 2014, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall establish and implement a regional behavioral health consultation and care coordination program for primary care providers who serve children. Such program shall provide to such primary care providers: (1) Timely access to a consultation team that includes a child psychiatrist, social worker and a care coordinator; (2) patient care coordination and transitional services for behavioral health care; and (3) training and education concerning patient access to behavioral health services. Said commissioner may enter into a contract for services to administer such program.

(b) Not later than October 1, 2013, said commissioner shall submit a plan, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to public health, children, human services and appropriations concerning the program to be established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The Commissioner of Children and Families may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section.

(P.A. 13-3, S. 69.)

History: P.A. 13-3 effective April 4, 2013.