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Behavioral health Medicaid rates get a boost in most states
A majority of states increased Medicaid rates for some types of behavioral health providers in 2023 or are planning increases in 2024, according to KFF's survey of state Medicaid directors. -
6 federal regulation updates behavioral health leaders should know
Here are six federal regulations on behavioral health that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 20: -
Proposed Michigan law would require insurance to cover mental health
A Michigan bill is looking to require insurance companies to cover mental health and substance use care treatment, according to a Nov. 13 report from the Detroit Free Press. -
Senate panel advances behavioral health changes: 5 things to know
The Senate Finance Committee voted Nov. 8 to advance a healthcare package that includes changes intended to improve behavioral health access. -
CMS pitches tougher Medicare Advantage behavioral network requirements
CMS is proposing adding new requirements for Medicare Advantage plans to have adequate networks of outpatient behavioral health centers. -
Alabama city to develop mental health court
The city of Tuscaloosa, Ala., is moving forward on the development of a mental health court, thanks to funding from the Justice Department, FOX affiliate WBRC reported Nov. 6. -
CMS expands Medicare payments for behavioral care: 5 things to know
CMS will allow more types of behavioral health providers to bill Medicare in 2024, and establish payment for intensive outpatient behavioral healthcare. -
Senators introduce mental health bill for farmers, ranchers
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation to support the study of the barriers farming and ranching communities face when seeking mental health support. -
SAMHSA selects JPA Health for national recovery campaign
JPA Health has been awarded a multiyear, multimillion-dollar contract from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to lead a national effort to address recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. -
41 states sue Meta, alleging Facebook, Instagram harm children's mental health
More than two dozen state attorneys general are suing Meta, alleging the tech giant designed its apps to be addictive to young users. -
California looks to improve behavioral health access, housing in Medi-Cal
California is seeking to invest more Medicaid dollars in the behavioral health workforce and provide housing assistance to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. -
North Carolina restructures state mental healthcare system
North Carolina has restructured its mental healthcare system to give more authority to the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, Charlotte Public Radio reported Oct. 22. -
California governor signs bill redefining conservatorship
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill updating the state's conservatorship laws for the first time in over 50 years. -
Lawmakers question Medicare Advantage behavioral access
Some lawmakers are concerned about access to behavioral care in Medicare Advantage. -
Senators introduce bipartisan youth mental health research act
U.S. Sens. Katie Britt of Alabama and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have partnered to introduce a bipartisan bill focused on youth mental health. -
Washington fines UnitedHealthcare for mental health parity violations
Washington state will impose a $500,000 fine on UnitedHealthcare for failing to demonstrate its compliance with mental health parity laws. -
Insurers: Proposed mental health parity rules won't improve access
Groups representing insurers are urging CMS not to implement a proposed rule that would toughen mental health parity laws. -
California to probe mental health parity law compliance
The California Legislature is holding a special oversight hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health and Addiction Oct. 18 to determine health plans' willingness to cover an expanded range of mental conditions, California Local reported Oct. 17. -
Funding for thousands of new behavioral health beds on California ballot
In March, California voters will weigh in on a $6.8 billion bond initiative to fund new behavioral health treatment and housing spaces in the state. -
California to require insurers to cover more autism treatment services
California is expanding the kinds of autism treatments insurers in the state must cover, and expanding the definition of qualified autism service professionals.
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