Some lawmakers are concerned about access to behavioral care in Medicare Advantage.
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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 state will impose a $500,000 fine on UnitedHealthcare for failing to demonstrate its compliance with mental health parity laws.
Groups representing insurers are urging CMS not to implement a proposed rule that would toughen mental health parity laws.
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.
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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 is expanding the kinds of autism treatments insurers in the state must cover, and expanding the definition of qualified autism service professionals.
CMS is seeking input from the public on improving access to mental health treatment in Medicaid.
HHS recently awarded $232.3 million in grants for suicide prevention and behavioral healthcare for at-risk communities, including more than $200 million in funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and related crisis services, according to a Sept. 27 news…
HHS is creating a maternal mental health taskforce as part of a larger initiative aimed at improving maternal health.