Public Act 102-1037 Summary

• Establishes the Wellness Checks in Schools Program allowing school districts to implement mental health screenings for students in grades 7-12 to identify those at risk of depression and other mental health conditions.

• Expands Medicaid coverage to include perinatal doula services, evidence-based home visiting services, and licensed certified professional midwife services beginning January 1, 2023.

• Creates a Certified Nursing Assistant Intern Program in long-term care facilities to address healthcare worker shortages by allowing trained interns to provide patient care services under supervision.

• Increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for prenatal/postpartum care, dental services (approximately $10 million), transportation services (approximately $24 million), and allows coverage for acupuncture services subject to federal approval.

• Implements estate recovery waivers by establishing a cost-effectiveness threshold (first $25,000 of estates) and undue hardship waivers to reduce burden on beneficiaries' families, with expanded access to Medicaid for noncitizens ages 42-64 and 65+ based on income limits.