Sec. BBBB-17. Department rules on progressive treatment program. The Department of Health and Human Services shall amend its MaineCare rules in Section 17, "Community Support Services," to prohibit any provider of assertive community treatment from rejecting any person participating in the progressive treatment program.

Sec. BBBB-18. Reports. The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit reports describing the progress in the implementation and the measurable outcomes of the progressive treatment program to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on or before April 1, 2007 and January 1, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Sec. BBBB-19. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (formerly BDS)

Mental Health Services - Community 0121

Initiative: Provides funds for the non-MaineCare reimbursable costs associated with assertive community treatment teams, including funds for one part-time Intensive Case Manager position.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 0.000 0.500

Personal Services $0 $35,000

All Other $0 $86,222

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $121,222

Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid 0732

Initiative: Provides funds for assertive community treatment teams at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center.

GENERAL FUND 2005-06 2006-07

All Other $0 $115,237

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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $115,237

Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid 0732

Initiative: Provides funds for assertive community treatment teams at the Riverview Psychiatric Center.