Medicaid and CHIP Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Action Plan
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On July 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicaid and CHIP
Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Action Plan Overview and Guide, outlining
the agency's strategies for enhancing treatment and support for enrollees with these conditions. Key
areas of focus include enhancing coverage and integration to expand access to prevention and
treatment services, promoting engagement in care through increased availability of home and
community-based services, and extending coverage to non-traditional services and settings.
Additionally, the plan aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with MH conditions and
SUDs.
Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Action Plan Overview and Guide, outlining
the agency's strategies for enhancing treatment and support for enrollees with these conditions. Key
areas of focus include enhancing coverage and integration to expand access to prevention and
treatment services, promoting engagement in care through increased availability of home and
community-based services, and extending coverage to non-traditional services and settings.
Additionally, the plan aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with MH conditions and
SUDs.
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