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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who does the policy apply to? (i.e. residents of California, globally, physicians)

This policy applies to the demographic deemed mentally disabled and are covered by Medicaid.

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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How does the policy address matters of public health?

It defines and provides provisions for Intitutes of Mental Disorders where public mental health would be addressed. It also allows for pay exclusion to those of certain ages, allowing for more treatment to those that may be more at-risk.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who drafted this policy?

Unknown

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Describe the history of the policy. Was it created in response to or to support existing policy or legislation?

It appears that is is an expanded version of the document created orginally in order to facilitate changes in the treatment of mental health and better define what an IMD needs and is.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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What is the policy and what does it aim to achieve?

This policy was established in 1965 in order to establish a procotcal regarding Mental Disorders and payment exclusions for those covered under medicaid.

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who does the policy apply to? (i.e. residents of California, globally, physicians)

This is a calfornia department of health document, therefore it appears to apply specifically to that states definition of an IMD.

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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What implications does this policy have for first responders and other technical professionals?

It defines where we would take psych transports. Otherwise it does not directly address first responders.

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Zackery.White

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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What implications does this policy have for first responders and other technical professionals?

Since this affects insurance, it may affect clinicians and paid EMS. If an individuals knows that they need attention but cannot afford to go and seek the appropriate treatment may affect the overall public health.

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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Who drafted this policy?

I really don't know how to find this information. I can update this after asking you about it tomorrow.

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Andreas_Rebmann

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1965 Title XIX Medicaid Law: IMD Exclusion

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How has the policy been received by the public? (media reports, etc.)

I could barely find anything on this in particular. In general, there have been more and more support for a stronger mental health system in the United States and while this policy furthers development, some people believe that there is much more that is needed.