HCA updates regarding mental health assessments for young children

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 12/02/2021 09:10 AM PST

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HCA updates regarding mental health assessments for young children

During the 2021 legislative session 2SHB1325 was signed into law. The bill aligns Apple Health requirements with the best clinical practices for doing mental health assessments on children ages birth through age five. The Health Care Authority (HCA) invites you to keep reading in order to learn how to stay informed and get involved in the implementation process.

Check out the mental health assessment for infants and young children webpage

HCA’s mental health assessment for infants and young children advocacy webpage has launched. Families, Apple Health mental health providers, and community stakeholders can learn about HCA’s progress in implementing 2HB1325 as well sign up for prenatal-age 25 behavioral health notifications.

Free DC: 0 – 5™ training

HCA will provide training on DC: 0 – 5™ mental health assessments. The training is free to all Apple Health mental health clinicians and allied professionals. HCA is in the process of collaborating with external partners to provide trainings with a goal of launching in January 2022.

Have questions or want to connect with the infant-early childhood mental health systems team?

Contact:

- Kiki Fabian, M. ED Infant-early childhood mental health systems analyst.
Or
- Christine Cole, LCSW, IMH-E Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health program manager.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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