Rulemaking for Mental Health Assessment for Young Children

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 03/29/2022 03:00 PM PDT

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Rulemaking for Mental Health Assessment for Young Children

The Health Care Authority (HCA) filed a proposed rule amendment (or CR-102) of WAC 182-531-1400 on March 22, 2022, to support implementation of policy changes related to mental health assessment of young children made by 2SHB1325 (2021). A public hearing to review the proposed amendment is scheduled for April 26, 2022, at 10 A.M. To read the filing notice, view the proposed amendment, or register for the public hearing, see WSR 22-07-090.

To learn more about HCA’s rulemaking process, visit our rulemaking webpage. For more information about mental health assessments for young children, visit HCA’s Mental Health Assessment for Young Children provider webpage.

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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.

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