New Jersey A2749 mandates health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues in.

New Jersey A2749 requires health insurance and Medicaid to cover screening, prevention, and treatment services for behavioral health issues in children. This includes services for children up to 18 years old, even without a formal mental health diagnosis. Providers can bill using an "at-risk diagnosis," which considers factors like family circumstances and life challenges to promote preventive care. The bill also mandates that these services be covered to the same extent as other medical services.

New Jersey A2749 mandates health insurance and Medicaid coverage for screening, prevention, and treatment services of behavioral health issues in.

New Jersey A2749 requires health insurance and Medicaid to cover screening, prevention, and treatment services for behavioral health issues in children. This includes services for children up to 18 years old, even without a formal mental health diagnosis. Providers can bill using an "at-risk diagnosis," which considers factors like family circumstances and life challenges to promote preventive care. The bill also mandates that these services be covered to the same extent as other medical services.