26B-3-214. Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools.
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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-3-214. Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools.
(1)As used in this section, "local education agency" means:
(a)a school district;
(b)a charter school; or
(c)the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
(2)In consultation with the State Board of Education, the department shall develop a proposal to allow the state Medicaid program to reimburse a local education agency, a local mental health authority, or a private provider for covered mental health services provided:
(a)in accordance with Section 53E-9-203 ; and
(i)at a local education agency building or facility; or
(ii)by an employee or contractor of a local education agency.
(3)Before January 1, 2020, the department shall apply to CMS for a state plan amendment to implement the coverage described in Subsection
(2).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 306 , 2023 General Session