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Hawaii Senate Bill SR7

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR7

Introduced
1/31/25  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.

Impact

By advocating for the inclusion of behavioral health services within school settings under Medicaid, SR7 marks a significant shift in how mental health care can be delivered to children. This initiative aims to reduce barriers such as transportation challenges and the need for caregivers to miss work, effectively making it easier for families to access necessary services. The resolution underscores the role of the Med-QUEST Division in determining service coverage and payment structures, indicating a collaborative approach to healthcare provision in educational contexts.

Summary

Senate Resolution 7 (SR7) calls upon the Department of Human Services Med-Quest Division to ensure behavioral health services are covered for children and adolescents in school-based settings. This resolution emerges against the backdrop of a worsening mental health crisis among young people, emphasizing the importance of equitable access to quality healthcare. The document outlines the benefits of school-based behavioral health services, particularly their potential to enhance early identification and treatment of mental health issues through accessible care provision in familiar environments.

Contention

While SR7 promotes improved access to mental health services, it may lead to discussions regarding resource allocation within the Med-QUEST Division and how efficiently these services can be integrated into existing school frameworks. Potential contention could arise over the funding and logistics required to effectively implement these services, raising questions about the capacity of schools and the healthcare system to support such initiatives. Stakeholders may debate the nature of service delivery and oversight, as well as the adequacy of current Medicaid funding to support expanded service offerings in schools.

Companion Bills

HI SCR11

Same As Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Cover Behavioral Health Services For Children In School-based Settings.

Previously Filed As

HI SR152

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI SR4

Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.

HI SCR132

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI HCR203

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI HR207

Requesting The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Take Steps Necessary To Ensure That Adequate Provider Rates Are Established For Applied Behavior Analysis Services.

HI SCR6

Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.

HI HCR7

Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.

HI HR6

Requesting The Department Of Human Services Med-quest Division, In Collaboration With The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Expand The Types Of Qualified Providers Allowed To Provide Lactation Consultant Services For The Medicaid Population In The State.

HI SR172

Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.

HI SR177

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.

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