Key themes in Medicaid Section 1115 behavioral health waivers Key themes in Medicaid Section 1115 behavioral health waivers

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): Issue brief (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) Author(s): Musumeci, MaryBeth, author Contributor(s): Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, issuing body. Publication: Menlo Park, CA : Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, November 2017 Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Medicaid -- economics Mental Health Services -- economics United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: State interest in Medicaid Section 1115 behavioral health waivers, including mental health and substance use disorders, remains high. As of November, 2017, there are 15 approved and 11 pending behavioral health waivers in 22 states. This issue brief describes recent waiver activity in four areas: using Medicaid funds to pay for substance use and/or mental health services in "institutions for mental disease" (IMDs), expanding community-based behavioral health benefits, expanding Medicaid eligibility to cover additional people with behavioral health needs, and financing delivery system reforms. Copyright: Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information) Extent: 1 online resource (1 PDF file (12 pages)) Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101717339 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101717339