Bills

SB 2089: DHS; MEDICAID; PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM; REIMBURSEMENT; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; RULES

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-10

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-06: One Day Notice 03-10-26.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.  Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to allow medical assistance reimbursement payments for services provided to recipients eligible for Medicaid benefits under any plan under Medicaid managed care programs in the State by unlicensed mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional.  Requires the Department of Human Services to seek necessary waivers and any additional approvals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Effective 1/30/2050.  Implementation begins 7/1/2028 after approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary25SEC
Mar 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means25SEC
Mar 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment2MIN
Feb 2, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services2MIN
Feb 2, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs2MIN
Feb 2, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

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