The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6397, aims to amend the general statutes to incorporate the recommendations made by the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. Key areas of focus include adjustments to the children's Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement rate, initiatives for workforce stabilization, enhancements in insurance coverage, and studies on the continuum of crisis services and school-based health centers, as well as school health services.
The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but emphasizes the importance of implementing these recommendations to improve children's behavioral health services. The overarching goal is to enhance the accessibility and quality of mental health care for children, ensuring that they receive the necessary support in various settings, including schools and crisis situations.