MEDICAID: Creates a task force to study the potential expansion of behavioral healthcare providers eligible for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement

This bill creates a task force to study how to expand the number of behavioral health providers who can receive higher Medicaid payments. The group will include representatives from various professional organizations and government departments to examine staffing needs in schools and the feasibility of hiring social workers in every school. Members will also look into creating incentives to attract more counselors to the workforce, improving reimbursement fairness, and reducing administrative hurdles for providers. The task force is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 28, 2025.