| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | Sec. 1. 34-B MRSA §1204, sub-§10 is enacted to read: |
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| | 10.__Competitive bidding.__The commissioner shall place out | for competitive bidding all contracts and renewals of contracts | for mental health services to all client groups served by the | department. |
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| | Sec. 2. Delivery of mental health services. The Commissioner of Mental | Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services shall by | rule ensure the equitable delivery of mental health services to | consumers. Rules adopted pursuant to this Act are routine | technical rules as defined by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title | 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. |
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| | Rules adopted must ensure: |
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| | 1. The availability of voluntary and involuntary beds for | transition, vocational rehabilitation, day treatment and | residence; |
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| | 2. That home visits and services are included in the services | offered to the consumers who reside in voluntary and involuntary | residences; |
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| | 3. That funding for all mental health services is distributed | equitably and is available to all geographic regions of the | State; and |
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| | 4. That the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation | and Substance Abuse Services works closely with the Maine | affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill to ensure | satisfactory treatment and options to all consumers. |
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| | The purpose of this bill is to provide equitable delivery of | mental health services to all consumers in the State. |
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