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Michigan closes 'loopholes' with signing of mental health, …

(Just Now) WebTue, May 21st 2024 at 7:59 PM. A new Michigan law is aiming to close "loopholes" to make sure mental health and substance abuse disorder patients get the care they need. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-mental-health-substance-abuse-insurance-law-physical-care-governor-gretchen-whitmer-government-politics-legislation-lansing-ingham-county-state

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for …

(2 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27--Michigan's first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008- …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-ensure-equal-insurance

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(5 days ago) WebMICHIGAN (WNEM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put pen to paper on a new piece of legislation requiring insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse at the …

https://www.wnem.com/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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Bill to ensure equal insurance coverage for mental health, …

(9 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27, Michigan’s first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008, …

https://www.wilx.com/2024/05/21/bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-signed-by-gov-whitmer/

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Gov. Whitmer signs bill to expand mental health insurance - CBS …

(8 days ago) WebUpdated on: May 21, 2024 / 4:27 PM EDT / CBS Detroit. (CBS DETROIT) - Treatment for mental health and substance use disorders can add up quickly. A new bill …

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/gretchen-whitmer-signs-bill-to-expand-mental-health-insurance-coverage/

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DIFS Director Anita Fox Issues Statement After - State of Michigan

(8 days ago) Web“Mental health care is just as important as physical health care and I am pleased that the Governor has signed legislation that will help Michiganders get the care …

https://www.michigan.gov/difs/news-and-outreach/press-releases/2024/05/21/difs-director-anita-fox-issues-statement-after-governor-whitmer-signs-states-health-parity-law

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MCL - Act 258 of 1974 - Michigan Legislature

(5 days ago) WebMENTAL HEALTH CODE Act 258 of 1974 AN ACT to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain …

https://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-258-of-1974

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Michigan requires insurance parity for mental health Crain's …

(4 days ago) WebMay 21, 2024 05:41 AM updated 10 minutes ago. LANSING — Michigan has codified into state law parity in how insurers cover medical and mental health care. …

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/politics-policy/michigan-requires-insurance-parity-mental-health

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Michigan Sen. Anthony introduces bills to mandate mental health

(8 days ago) WebMichigan mental health providers are only required to have policies affecting treatment and recovery when it’s related to substance abuse illnesses. SB 27 …

https://stateofreform.com/news/2023/01/michigan-sen-anthony-introduces-bills-to-mandate-mental-health-coverage-end-chemical-restraint-and-allow-excused-mental-health-absences-for-students/

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Office of Recipient Rights 2021 Mental Health Code - State of …

(Just Now) WebCompiler's note: For renaming of the department of mental health to the department of community health, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan …

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder2/Folder60/Folder1/Folder160/Mental_Health_Code.pdf?rev=2c55cb80dd4e4e4d94edba8557200a11

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Sen. Anthony Introduces Bills to Address Mental Health …

(3 days ago) WebLANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) introduced Senate Bills 27, 28, and 29 to address the mental health crisis in Michigan. Sen. Anthony issued the following statement on the …

https://senatedems.com/anthony/2023/01/19/sen-anthony-introduces-bills-to-address-mental-health-crisis/

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House considers strengthening mental health code - WXYZ …

(7 days ago) WebThe Michigan House Committee on Health Policy today heard testimony about proposed changes to the state's mental health code. changes to "Kevin’s …

https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/house-considers-major-changes-to-states-mental-health-code-proposed-after-7-action-news-reports

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Mental health code changes that add PAs, NPs to designated list …

(4 days ago) WebPhysician assistants expand roles as laws change, acceptance increases Michigan's mental health code, written in 1974, was developed in the early days of advanced …

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/special-report/mental-health-code-changes-add-pas-nps-designated-list-practitioners-could-ease

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Michigan Passes Legislation to Protect LPC Scope of Practice

(2 days ago) WebArticle Published: 11/13/2019. The Michigan Legislature has passed HB 4325, a bill that clarifies licensure laws while protecting the scope of practice and ability of LPCs to treat …

https://www.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/michigan-passes-legislation-to-protect-lpc-scope-of-practice

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Latest effort to reform Michigan’s mental-health system finds critics

(2 days ago) WebA child mental-health fix takes early action, more help. Here are 7 ideas for Michigan. He and other critics say they are once again fighting efforts that would …

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/latest-effort-reform-michigans-mental-health-system-finds-critics

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MCL - Section 330.1260 - Michigan Legislature

(3 days ago) Web330.1260 Definitions; implementation and completion of changes. Sec. 260. (1) As used in this chapter: (a) "Child" means an individual less than 14 years of age. (b) "Court" means …

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-330-1260

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Changes to insurance as Governor signs new mental health bill

(8 days ago) WebLANSING, Mich. — Mental health has been a big conversation across our neighborhoods and today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 27, which …

https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/changes-to-insurance-as-governor-signs-new-mental-health-bill

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Revision to ‘Kevin’s Law’ means quicker - Bridge Michigan

(9 days ago) WebIt was rarely used,” he said. By most accounts, Kevin’s Law failed because it was complex and confusing – both to judges and advocates for the mentally ill. A 2014 …

https://www.bridgemi.com/children-families/revision-kevins-law-means-quicker-treatment-mentally-ill

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When Receiving Mental Health Services in Michigan

(1 days ago) WebMichigan’s Mental Health Code and many other Federal and State Laws. your behalf, may go to the court and ask (petition) for a change of guardianship. 2 Consent Mental …

https://www.psygenics.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RecipientRights_Handbook.pdf

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(1 days ago) WebThe Michigan Strategic Fund voted to award a $250 million grant for a proposed mega site in Mundy Township. A few storms can’t damper our good moods! It’s …

https://www.wnem.com/video/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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MENTAL HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT) - Michigan Legislature

(7 days ago) WebMENTAL HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT) Act 258 of 1974 CHAPTER 7 RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 330.1700 Definitions. Sec. 700. As …

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(0y0kqodxvpnmmakigf04zfkt))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-258-1974-7.pdf

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Gov. Whitmer signs bipartisan bill to ensure equal insurance …

(7 days ago) WebThe new law aims to close existing loopholes and ensure that Michigan residents have access to the treatments they need. News Marquette Hope United …

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/video/2024/05/22/gov-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-bill-ensure-equal-insurance-coverage-mental-health-substance-use-disorder-treatment/

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New law shields 10,000 Michigan counselors from limits to their

(Just Now) WebUpdate: For 10,000 Michigan counselors, bill’s passage a sigh of relief. A measure that advocates say spares 10,000 Michigan counselors from crippling limits on …

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/new-law-shields-10000-michigan-counselors-limits-their-practice

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Your Rights When Receiving Mental Health Services in Michigan

(Just Now) Webfor a change of guardianship. Consent Mental Health Code Section 100 a [17]; Administrative Rule 330.7003 You must give INFORMED CONSENT in order to receive …

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Keeping-Michigan-Healthy/Mental-Health/Recipient-Rights/Recipient_Rights_Book_English.pdf?rev=b6cbc626484b4f32aca1d63cdb8bcad4&hash=35B23314319ADC15C62B4CA0F5514622

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A REFRESHER: MICHIGAN'S CIVIL COMMITMENT LAWS AND …

(7 days ago) WebMICHIGAN’S CIVIL COMMITMENT LAW Mental Health Code was amended in 2005 to introduce the use of Assisted Outpatient Treatment, replacing Alternative Treatment …

https://mi-recon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/A-Refresher-Michigans-Civil-Commitment-Laws-1.pdf

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New MI law protects licensed professional counselors’ ability to

(5 days ago) WebShare. Public Act 96 of 2019 goes into effect on January 27. It updates the scope of practice for counselors in the Public Health Code to make it legal for licensed …

https://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/innovationnews/Mental%20Health_licensed%20professional%20counselors.aspx

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Michigan Mental Health Code and Social Welfare Act - CMHAM

(7 days ago) Web(517) 374.6848. 507 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 . CMHA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. CMHA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating …

https://cmham.org/resources/mental-health-code/

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Law created to fight mental illness barely used - WXYZ Channel 7

(2 days ago) WebAfter Kevin’s murder, mental health advocates like Reinstein said Michigan needed a new way to intervene in the lives of people with a mental illness. At the time, …

https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/the-fix-that-failed-how-kevins-law-never-delivered-on-its-promise-to-help-the-mentally-ill

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DeSantis says he’s ‘restoring sanity’ by erasing climate change …

(8 days ago) WebDeSantis is well aware of the consequences of climate change. In recent years, he’s poured money into adapting to sea level rise, signing legislation that awards …

https://grist.org/politics/desantis-signs-florida-law-removing-climate-change/

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Your Rights When Receiving Mental Health Services in Michigan

(8 days ago) WebRights of Minors. Mental Health Code Section 498m. If you are a minor, between 14 and 17, you have the right to ask for, and receive, outpatient mental health services (not …

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder3/Folder79/Folder2/Folder179/Folder1/Folder279/RR_Book_English.pdf

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Colorado Springs officials delving deeper into workers’ comp …

(1 days ago) WebColorado Springs Mayor Yemi Moblade is watching our coverage on this topic, too. He sent me this statement and outlined additional mental health resources the city …

https://www.kktv.com/2024/05/20/colorado-springs-officials-delving-deeper-into-workers-comp-issues-following-11-news-investigation/

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Maine gunman's family testifies they "repeatedly called the …

(4 days ago) WebFamily of Lewiston, Maine gunman calls for change in helping military members with mental illness 02:32. LEWISTON, Maine - The family of the gunman who …

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lewiston-maine-robert-card-family-mental-health/

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Hundreds of Bills Pass, Including Changes to Illinois’ Biometric …

(6 days ago) WebBusiness groups have been clamoring for changes to BIPA in recent years as upwards of 2,000 lawsuits have been filed under the law since roughly 2018, resulting in …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/18/hundreds-bills-pass-including-changes-illinois-biometric-data-privacy-law

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