HB4623 HFA Fleischauer 2-23 #1

Delegate Fleischauer moves to amend the bill on page 2, Section 5, line 6, following the period, by inserting a new subsection (c) to read as follows: 

“(c) Drug screenings accompanied by a brief intervention and referral and treatments administered pursuant to this section may be provided in a primary care setting including maternity care provider offices and any primary care private medical practice.  Case management for persons testing positive may be provided by a licensed certified masters level provider in any primary care setting, including maternity care provider offices and any private medical practice.  The Department shall reimburse for services provided in this subsection.   Any negative sanctions contained in this article shall not apply to persons complying with the provisions of this section and section four of this article.”