Access

Schools are a convenient point of access for children and adolescents with Medicaid coverage to receive health services. School-based health centers (SBHCs) are an important source of primary care and behavioral health care for students, particularly as communities seek to address an increase in behavioral health challenges among young people. This issue brief examines how […]

Chapter 2 focuses on states’ eligibility and enrollment processes for home- and community-based services (HCBS) programs and makes a recommendation for guidance on provisional plans of care.
Medicaid HCBS are designed to allow people with long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs to live in their homes or a home-like setting in the community. While HCBS is […]

During this session, staff shared findings from interviews with state and federal officials, national experts, advocates, and providers about appropriate access to residential treatment services for beneficiaries who need them. Key themes that emerged from interviews related to data collection and sharing, admission and discharge processes, coverage and payment levers, and provider capacity.