Synopsis
This amendment does the following: Clarifies that the well visit should include use of a “group of developmentally appropriate mental health screening tools.” Adds DHSS, the Insurance Commissioner and the Department of Human Resources as ex officio members of the implementation advisory committee. Clarifies that copays, network requirements, and other provisions of an insurance policy will apply to the mental health well visit as well. Changes the effective date from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Clarifies different ways a carrier may reimburse a provider for the annual behavioral health check by reference to equivalent values in a fee-for-service model.