Preventing reductions in access to pediatric primary care and behavioral health services.

HB 2331 requires Washington's Medicaid program to cover specific pediatric and behavioral health screenings and assessments, including autism and developmental delay screenings for children, annual depression screenings for youth aged 12-18, maternal depression screenings for mothers of infants under six months, and mental health assessments for children under five, all subject to available funding. The bill also explicitly prohibits cuts to life-sustaining services like prescription medications, oxygen, and respiratory supplies. This directly affects children, adolescents, and families enrolled in Medicaid by ensuring continued access to these critical health services. The law amends existing Medicaid coverage rules to prevent reductions in pediatric care access, focusing on evidence-based screening requirements.