More Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Providers in Medicaid and CHIP.
This act aims to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder care providers, especially in rural areas. This means citizens covered by Medicaid and CHIP may have easier access to the care they need. It could lead to shorter waiting times for appointments and better availability of services in their local communities.
Key points
Increased access to mental health and substance use disorder care for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
Support for growing the number of providers in rural and underserved areas.
Guidance for states on using existing programs to improve access to care.
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