The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6397, aims to implement the recommendations put forth by the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. The bill seeks to amend the general statutes to address several key areas, including the children's Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement rate, workforce stabilization, and insurance coverage. Additionally, it calls for studies on the continuum of crisis services and school-based health centers, as well as improvements to school health services.
The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but focuses on the insertion of new provisions that enhance the support and resources available for children's behavioral health. By adopting these recommendations, the bill intends to improve the overall effectiveness of behavioral health services for children, ensuring better access and quality of care.