Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues affecting children.
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This bill would require health insurance plans and the state Medicaid program in New Jersey to cover screening, prevention, and treatment services for behavioral health issues in children. It allows for ‘at-risk diagnoses,’ which are assessments of a child’s needs based on factors like family circumstances, without requiring a formal mental health diagnosis. This aims to improve early identification and support for children facing mental health challenges.
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