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Testimony raises concerns as Senate committee removes provider-facing wording in children's mental health rules
Summary
A member of the public told the Senate Health & Welfare Committee that new children's mental health rule language about 'medical necessity' could create confusion with court-ordered treatments; the department said the language reflects existing Medicaid practice and clinical determinations.
The Senate Health & Welfare Committee heard public testimony raising concerns that proposed language about "medical necessity" in new children's mental health rules could create confusion and barriers for children already engaged with juvenile court or other child-serving systems.
Britney Shipley testified she was speaking as a private citizen and described situations in which families seeking services through court orders might face additional delays if medical necessity determinations are not made by clinicians familiar with Idaho's children's mental health…
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