House Bill 1096 – Hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot programs. With amendment
Authored by Rep. Shane Lindauer
Committee – Public Health

Eliminates the requirement that a veteran pay a 10% co-pay for treatment received under the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program. Eliminates the requirement that treatment plans for a veteran specify the sources of funding for treating the veteran. Postpones the expiration of the pilot program from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2021. Establishes a pilot program to treat opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Appropriates $500,000 to the Indiana department of veterans’ affairs for making grants and administering the hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans. Appropriates $500,000 to the state department of health to administer the pilot program for treating opioid addiction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Contact REPRESENTATIVE KIRCHHOFER  H89@iga.in.gov OR  call 317-232-9761  hear the bill.