H478 - Required Experience for MH/DD/SAS QPs. (SL 2017-32)

Overview: S.L. 2017-32 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to amend the qualifications for Qualified Professionals in the mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services (MH/DD/SAS) system of care to count all years of full-time MH/DD/SAS experience toward the required number of years' experience, regardless of when the experience was obtained. This act became effective June 8, 2017, however, any changes to clinical coverage policies and any changes to rules adopted by DHHS relating to the qualifications of Qualified Professionals required under Section 1 are not effective until DHHS has received CMS approval of the State Plan amendment required by Section 1.