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

The 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. This expansion is intended to improve timely access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, reduce waitlists, and fill critical gaps in the behavioral health system. The Department of Human Services will adopt rules to allow reimbursement for these services, which must be provided under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

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

The 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. This expansion is intended to improve timely access to care for Medicaid beneficiaries, reduce waitlists, and fill critical gaps in the behavioral health system. The Department of Human Services will adopt rules to allow reimbursement for these services, which must be provided under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.