The Maryland Department of Health announced that it received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth. The federal approval is for an amendment to Maryland’s 1915(i) state plan, which gives the state the authority to provide home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. The approval strengthens Maryland’s behavioral health system by broadening eligibility and streamlining services for families across the state. The Department will work with stakeholders to implement the changes over the next year in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization, providers, and stakeholders. “These changes strengthen Maryland’s behavioral health safety net and make it easier for children and families to access the services they need to thrive,” said Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani. “Expanding these benefits is a key step toward delivering more equitable, community-based care for children with complex needs and reducing reliance on institutional services.” Maryland’s 1915(i) home and community-based services serve children with serious behavioral health needs in the community, thereby reducing the need for higher levels of care, such as institutionalization. The program offers individualized care planning, family and […]
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