| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2416Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to children and youth behavioral health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2416, as introduced, Calderon. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act: virtual platform.Existing law establishes the California Health and Human Services Agency, under the direction of the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, which includes, among other departments, the State Department of Public Health and the State Department of Health Care Services. Existing law establishes the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, which is administered by the agency and its departments and declares the purpose of the initiative to be to transform the states behavioral health system into an innovative ecosystem in which all children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer, are screened, supported, and served for emerging and existing behavioral health needs. Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to, among other things, procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform to integrate behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to a provision relating to that virtual platform.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2416Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to children and youth behavioral health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2416, as introduced, Calderon. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act: virtual platform.Existing law establishes the California Health and Human Services Agency, under the direction of the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, which includes, among other departments, the State Department of Public Health and the State Department of Health Care Services. Existing law establishes the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, which is administered by the agency and its departments and declares the purpose of the initiative to be to transform the states behavioral health system into an innovative ecosystem in which all children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer, are screened, supported, and served for emerging and existing behavioral health needs. Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to, among other things, procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform to integrate behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to a provision relating to that virtual platform.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 2416 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 17, 2022 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Calderon |
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| 18 | 18 | | February 17, 2022 |
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| 20 | 20 | | An act to amend Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to children and youth behavioral health. |
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| 22 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 26 | 26 | | AB 2416, as introduced, Calderon. Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act: virtual platform. |
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| 28 | 28 | | Existing law establishes the California Health and Human Services Agency, under the direction of the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, which includes, among other departments, the State Department of Public Health and the State Department of Health Care Services. Existing law establishes the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, which is administered by the agency and its departments and declares the purpose of the initiative to be to transform the states behavioral health system into an innovative ecosystem in which all children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer, are screened, supported, and served for emerging and existing behavioral health needs. Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to, among other things, procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform to integrate behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services, as specified.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to a provision relating to that virtual platform. |
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| 30 | 30 | | Existing law establishes the California Health and Human Services Agency, under the direction of the Secretary of California Health and Human Services, which includes, among other departments, the State Department of Public Health and the State Department of Health Care Services. Existing law establishes the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, which is administered by the agency and its departments and declares the purpose of the initiative to be to transform the states behavioral health system into an innovative ecosystem in which all children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer, are screened, supported, and served for emerging and existing behavioral health needs. Existing law requires the State Department of Health Care Services to, among other things, procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform to integrate behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services, as specified. |
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| 32 | 32 | | This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to a provision relating to that virtual platform. |
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| 34 | 34 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 36 | 36 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 38 | 38 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 40 | 40 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 42 | 42 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 44 | 44 | | SECTION 1. Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 46 | 46 | | SECTION 1. Section 5961.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read: |
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| 48 | 48 | | ### SECTION 1. |
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| 50 | 50 | | 5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 52 | 52 | | 5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 54 | 54 | | 5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer.(b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone.(c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings.(2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports.(3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing.(4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians.(5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services.(6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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| 58 | 58 | | 5961.1. (a) As a component of the initiative, the State Department of Health Care Services shall procure and oversee a vendor to establish and maintain a behavioral health services and supports virtual platform that integrates behavioral health screenings, application-based supports, and direct behavioral health services to children and youth 25 years of age and younger, regardless of payer. |
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| 60 | 60 | | (b) Any virtual platform established or procured shall include access in all Medi-Cal threshold languages and shall languages, be culturally appropriate to accommodate the diversity of the population population, and shall be accessible by telephone. |
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| 62 | 62 | | (c) The virtual platform may provide behavioral health services and supports, including, but not limited to, the following: |
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| 64 | 64 | | (1) Regular, automated behavioral health screenings. |
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| 66 | 66 | | (2) Short-term individual counseling, group counseling, and behavioral health peer and coaching supports. |
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| 68 | 68 | | (3) Interactive education, self-monitoring tools, application-based games, video and book suggestions, automated cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindful exercises designed to build skills and enhance wellbeing. |
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| 70 | 70 | | (4) Access to behavioral health peers, coaches, and licensed clinicians. |
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| 72 | 72 | | (5) Referrals to an individuals commercial health insurance, Medi-Cal managed care plan, county behavioral health, school-linked counselor, or community-based organizations, or other resources for higher-level behavioral health services. |
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| 74 | 74 | | (6) Statewide e-consult service to allow primary care pediatric and family practice providers to receive asynchronous support and consultation to manage behavioral health conditions for their patients. |
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