Tennessee SB0437 mandates health benefit plans to cover mental health and substance abuse services through a Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.
Tennessee SB0437 amends state law to require health benefit plans to cover mental health and substance abuse services through a Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (PCCM) beginning July 1, 2025. This model involves a primary care provider, a care manager, and a psychiatric consultant working together to manage patient care. Managed care organizations under TennCare and CoverKids must also comply with this requirement if the services are deemed medically necessary.
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