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Amend Amendment No. 160 to CSHB 1 found on page 180 of the
packet by making the following corrections:
In Article II, add the following appropriately rider under
the appropriations to the Health and Human Services Commission:
_____. No requirements for prior authorizations or other
restrictions on medication used to treat mental illnesses such as
schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder may be imposed on
Medicaid recipients. [Meditations] Medications that will be
available shall include atypical anti-psychotic medications,
conventional anti-psychotic medications and other medications used
for the treatment of mental illnesses.