Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health

Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health

Primary Care and Systems of Care
Frequently Asked Questions

September 2007

Question: Is the Early, Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (EPSDT) of Medicaid affected directly by any of the changes that are being proposed in the Rehabilitation Services option (Rehab Option) regulation? Specifically, is the mental health component of EPSDT affected? ANSWER

April 2007 Who are the people, particularly children, youth and families who are uninsured in the United States? What are the consequences for people who are not insured? ANSWER

February 2007 Are there strategies and models typically used in primary care settings that I can use to evaluate and improve mental and overall health care in my community? ANSWER

October 2006 Many of the children in our system of care have both emotional and physical health care needs, yet there often seems to be little communication between the mental health and physical health service providers in our community. How can we make sure that the youth in our community are getting diagnosed and treated holistically? ANSWER

June 2006 Can you expand on the important implications of the Deficit Reduction Act to Medicaid eligibilty? Besides the new requirements for Proof of Citizenship, what are other important changes? ANSWER

April 2006 What is the most important change in the Medicaid legislation as a result of the Deficit Reduction Act? ANSWER

December 2005 What are the necessary requirements for obtaining Medicaid reimbursement? ANSWER

December 2004 Is there a way to fund services that can improve daily functioning for adolescents with severe emotional disturbances? Can Medicaid fund these services? ANSWER

July 2004 What should I do if my daughter appears overweight? ANSWER

June 2004 What is case management under the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program and what is the regulatory basis for it? ANSWER

May 2004What types of quality improvement activities are required for managed care organizations providing services to Medicaid eligible individuals? ANSWER

March 2004 What are the various models/types for managed care? ANSWER

February 2004 What is managed care? ANSWER

October 2003 What is a 1115 waiver? ANSWER

September 2003 What is a 1915 (c) Waiver? ANSWER

August 2003 What is a 1915(b) Waiver? ANSWER

June/July 2003 Medicaid has something called waivers. What are waivers? Why are they important for children's mental health services? ANSWER

April/May 2003 What Medicaid Waivers Are Most Important for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Programs? ANSWER  

March 2003 Who can be enrolled in the Medicaid Program?  Specifically, what groups of children, adolescents, and families are Medicaid eligible? ANSWER

February 2003 What health care services are available under the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment program? Are mental health and substance abuse services available? ANSWER

November 2003  Is tobacco considered to be as dangerous and addictive as other drugs, such as cocaine and crack cocaine?  Should we be concerned about our children starting to use tobacco? ANSWER

October 2003  Why is bullying a problem? Is it not just a normal part of childhood and adolescence? ANSWER

September 2003 What types of health care services should adolescents who are involved in the juvenile justice system receive? ANSWER

August 2003 Can lead poisoning cause health problems and mental health problems in children? How do you test for it and can it be treated?
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July 2003 What does the term "Medical Home" mean? ANSWER

June 2003 What immunizations are required by the Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program, and why should the grant communities be concerned about this issue? ANSWER

May 2003What is the Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program, and what are its implications for the Grant Communities? ANSWER

April 2003
1.  What is primary health care for children and adolescents?
2.  Who provides primary health care for children and adolescents?
3.  What health services should be provided as primary health care?
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