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HF 4126

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/26/2018 05:48pm

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing a PTSD treatment pilot project; appropriating money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin PILOT PROJECT; PTSD TREATMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDER
VOLUNTEERS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of health shall establish a pilot project
to provide funding for treatment of volunteer first responders who have post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Volunteer first responders include firefighters, emergency medical
technicians, paramedics, and police. The pilot project under this section must:
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new text begin (1) provide coverage for the initial medical appointment for diagnosis and
recommendation of treatment options;
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new text begin (2) provide coverage for the first eight hours of recommended therapy;
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new text begin (3) promote an emphasis on prevention and awareness;
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new text begin (4) identify issues volunteer first responders may encounter with opioid and substance
abuse stemming from PTSD; and
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new text begin (5) focus on the critical areas of prevention, intervention, and recovery.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Request for federal funds. new text end

new text begin In addition to the state appropriation for this pilot
project, the commissioner shall apply for any available grant funding from the National
Institute of Mental Health or other federal agency for this pilot project.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION FOR PILOT PROJECT.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2019 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
health for the purposes of section 1.
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