Expands Medicaid reimbursement to include services by supervised pre-licensed mental health professionals.

This bill aims to address Hawaii's shortage of licensed mental health professionals by expanding Medicaid reimbursement to include services provided by supervised pre-licensed mental health professionals. It seeks to improve access to mental health services for Medicaid beneficiaries, reduce waitlists, and enhance the mental health workforce. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for medical assistance reimbursement payments for services provided by unlicensed mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed professional.

Expands Medicaid reimbursement to include services by supervised pre-licensed mental health professionals.

This bill aims to address Hawaii's shortage of licensed mental health professionals by expanding Medicaid reimbursement to include services provided by supervised pre-licensed mental health professionals. It seeks to improve access to mental health services for Medicaid beneficiaries, reduce waitlists, and enhance the mental health workforce. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for medical assistance reimbursement payments for services provided by unlicensed mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed professional.