Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis.

HB 5488 requires Texas Medicaid to reimburse providers for coordinated specialty care services for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This includes evidence-based treatments like psychotherapy, medication management, case management, family support, and employment assistance, as defined by the RAISE early treatment program model. Providers must be contracted with Medicaid or a managed care organization and follow the treatment model's fidelity standards to qualify for reimbursement. The bill directly affects mental health providers and Medicaid recipients diagnosed with first episode psychosis, which can stem from mental illness, medical conditions, or substance use.