Senate Bill 1010 Summary

• Amends Idaho Code Section 56-255 to revise behavioral health services covered under the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).

• Changes terminology from "mental health services" to "behavioral health services" throughout the statute to align with current practice standards.

• Expands mental health/behavioral health service coverage for persons with disabilities or special health needs, including inpatient psychiatric facility services, outpatient services, and psychosocial rehabilitation with specified weekly hour caps based on age and condition severity.

• Establishes specific service coverage limits for all Medicaid participants, including outpatient behavioral health services delivered by nationally accredited providers and inpatient psychiatric facility services for persons under age 22 in freestanding facilities as permitted by federal law.