OVERVIEW
The Children's Behavioral Health Initiative is an
undertaking by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and
MassHealth to implement the Order in a lawsuit known as Rosie D. et. al. v.
Patrick.
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improved education and outreach to MassHealth members, providers, members of
the public, and private and state agency staff who come into contact with
MassHealth members about Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
(EPSDT) services (implemented December 31, 2007);
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implementation of standardized behavioral-health screening as a part of EPSDT
"well-child" visits (implemented December 31, 2007);
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improved and standardized behavioral-health assessments for eligible members
who use behavioral-health services (to be implemented by November 30, 2008);
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the development of an information-technology system to track assessments,
treatment planning and treatment delivery (to be implemented by November 30,
2008);
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a requirement to seek federal approval to cover several new or improved
community-based services (to be implemented by June 30, 2009).
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS
Download
the menu of MassHealth approved behavioral health screening tools, and a
description of who should administer the tool and the appropriate age group.
PCPs can now download the latest MassHealth-approved primary care screening toolkits.
As of December 2007, Plan-contracted primary care
providers (to include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners,
nurse midwives, and registered nurses) are required to use one of eight
standardized behavioral health screening tools at well-child visits with
children under the age of 21.
Access free Web-based curriculum to learn how to use the
MassHealth-approved behavioral-health screening tools for children under the
age of 21 in the primary care setting.
After completing the curriculum, the participant will:
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understand the new mandate and what it requires of MassHealth primary care
providers;
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be familiar with the evidence supporting the use of standardized behavioral
health screening tools;
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understand how to choose from the menu of approved screening tools and use the
tools;
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understand when to make referrals to a behavioral health provider;
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be familiar with strategies to incorporate the use of standardized screening
tools into routine office procedures.
Note: If a provider discovers a condition
that requires further assessment, diagnosis, or treatment during periodic or
interperiodic visits, the provider must either deliver the needed follow-up
service or refer the member to a behavioral health (BH) provider. In addition,
the provider must tell the member and/or member’s guardian how to access
services. Providers can call the Plan's Behavioral Health Provider Line at
1-866-444-5155 to speak to a BH specialist or clinician that can
give you information on BH providers in the member’s area. See the links below
for regional lists of BH providers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
All BMC HealthNet Plan providers who perform behavioral
health diagnostic assessments (i.e., psychiatric diagnostics interview
examinations - CPT code 90801) for members under age 21, including those in
licensed mental health clinics and hospital outpatient departments must be
trained on the Child Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) tool by November
30, 2008.
Get
important information on how to obtain access to the Child Adolescent
Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool.
Access the MassHealth Web site to learn about training and
certification for (CANS).
Access EOHHS' centralized site for comprehensive
Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CHBI) information.
July 30, 2010
July 8, 2010
May 7, 2010
January 29, 2010
November/December 2009
October 9, 2009
September 18, 2009
August 18, 2009
July 6, 2009
June 22, 2009
June 5, 2009
May 22, 2009
May 1, 2009
April 17, 2009
April 10, 2009
March 2009 update 2
March 2009 update 1
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
Community service agencies can click here to access the following common language
grids: Concurrent Review, Discharge Review, Initial Authorization.
To display the FST member manual, click here.
To display the FST services alert, click here.
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