Mental health assessment for young children - billing resources

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Mental health assessment for young children - billing resources

The Health Care Authority (HCA) hosted an introductory webinar on billing for mental health assessments for young children on January 6, 2022. We have posted slides and a recording of the webinar to the Mental Health Assessments for Young Children provider webpage. HCA will also host a follow-up office hour on January 27 to support agencies and providers in applying these new policies into their practice.

Webinar details

Mental Health Assessment for Young Children – Billing office hours
Thursday, January 27, 2022 10 to 11 a.m.
Register

In order to have a unique Zoom meeting link, all webinar participants need to register independently.

Are you an Indian Health Care Provider?

Information related to mental health assessments for young children will also be provided at the monthly Tribal Compliance and Operations Workgroup (TCOW) on January 26, 2022. This meeting is specifically for Indian Health Care Providers (IHCPs), i.e., Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Michael.longnecker@hca.wa.gov.

For more information

Visit HCA’s Mental Health Assessment for Young Children provider webpage and subscribe to receive Prenatal – Age 25 Behavioral Health updates.

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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