Mental illness definition modification provision, medical assistance transportation reimbursement rates modification modifications provision, children at risk of bipolar disorder grant program establishment provision, and children's first episode of psychosis program appropriation
What changed between versions
Added a specific definition for 'complex post-traumatic stress disorder' (C-PTSD) to qualify adults for case management and community support services.
Established a new grant program for evidence-based interventions targeting youth and young adults at risk of developing or experiencing an early episode of bipolar disorder.
Updated the definition of 'telehealth' to explicitly include audio-only communication between providers and patients for a three-year period starting January 1, 2026.
Added mandatory training topics for mental health staff regarding trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, and culturally responsive treatment practices.
Revised mental health case management reimbursement rules to clarify payment structures for teams including county staff, tribal agencies, and contracted vendors.
Appropriated funds for the new early episode of bipolar disorder grant program and the first episode of psychosis grant program.