Expanded Mental Health Services for Children via Medicaid
This act aims to improve children's access to mental and behavioral health services under the Medicaid program. It increases payment rates for providers of these services and provides guidance to states to expand care availability, including through telehealth. Citizens can expect easier access to psychological and psychiatric support for their children.
Key points
Increased payments for facilities and specialists providing pediatric mental health services, encouraging more service offerings.
Expanded list of mental and behavioral health services covered by Medicaid, including therapy, counseling, and assessments.
Support for states in developing telehealth mental health services, making care more accessible, especially in remote areas.
Requirement for timely access to crisis care for children and identification of barriers to intensive care.
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