Kids' Mental Health: Expanding Medicaid Access and Telehealth Services.
This act aims to improve children's access to mental, emotional, and behavioral health services through the Medicaid program. This means children and their families can expect easier access to needed help, including via telehealth, which is especially important for those in remote areas.
Key points
Expanding access to mental health services for children under Medicaid.
Supporting the use of telehealth for pediatric mental health care.
Facilitating hospitals and providers in quickly adapting to children's mental health crisis needs.
Ensuring regular review and improvement of access to early screening and treatment for children.
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