School-Based Mental Health Services under Medicaid Managed Care. Policy Report

摘要

This study sought to learn how schools and providers of school-based mental health services work with Medicaid managed care organizations. To that end, it observed the experiences of several States and local communities in providing for the inclusion of school-based mental health services in managed care contracts. The study also explored options and models for including school-based mental health services within managed care; examined financing and reimbursement issues that might affect the viability and expansion of such services; and assessed alternative ways to maintain and expand school-based mental health services within the managed care environment.