TO: | Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services |
FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB96 by Martinez, "Mando" (Relating to the transportation of certain mental health patients.), As Introduced |
Fiscal Year | Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds |
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2008 | ($306,755) |
2009 | ($306,755) |
2010 | ($306,755) |
2011 | ($306,755) |
2012 | ($306,755) |
Fiscal Year | Probable (Cost) from GENERAL REVENUE FUND 1 |
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2008 | ($306,755) |
2009 | ($306,755) |
2010 | ($306,755) |
2011 | ($306,755) |
2012 | ($306,755) |
According to DSHS, there were 904 admissions to state mental health facilities from Hidalgo county in 2006. Of the total admissions, DSHS estimates that 895 were involuntary admissions who would be provided transportation under the bill. DSHS estimates a cost of $306,755 in General Revenue per fiscal year for transportation for 895 individuals.
This estimate assumes DSHS would provide reimbursement for all transportation for involuntary admissions from the impacted county. Under the bill, DSHS would not be required to provide reimbursement for transportation provided by a relative or other responsible person, a facility administrator, or a representative of a local mental health authority. Transportation provided by these individuals is prioritized before transportation provided by special officers for mental health assignment, sheriffs, or constables. DSHS does not track who transports patients to state mental health facilities.
Source Agencies: | 537 State Health Services, Department of
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LBB Staff: | JOB, CL, PP, SSt, KJG
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