Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 26B-3-214 - Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools(1) As used in this section, "local education agency" means: (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(b)(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 from § 26-18-419 and amended by Chapter 306, 2023 General Session ,§ 55, eff. 5/3/2023.Added by Chapter 172, 2019 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/14/2019.