Using Medicaid to Address Young People's Mental Health Needs in School Settings

The Commonwealth Fund

Apr 10, 2024

Discusses the need for mental health services in schools and how states around the country have used Medicaid reimbursement to fund those services. Notes recent policy changes that have made this possible and highlights challenges that remain in using Medicaid reimbursement, particularly for rural school districts.

Access · Legislation and regulations · Medicaid · Mental health · Reimbursement and payment models · Schools