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Medicaid is a crucial funding source for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, covering one-third of adults with mental illness.
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Recent state initiatives have expanded Medicaid behavioral health services, addressing access deficiencies and enhancing treatment for opioid use disorder.
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Federal policy changes, including work prerequisites for Medicaid expansion, may lead to coverage reductions and disrupt access to treatment and medications.
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Behavioral health services have been the most frequently expanded Medicaid benefits over the past decade, reflecting states' focus on mental health and substance use.
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Over half of states increased fee-for-service reimbursement rates for outpatient behavioral health providers in FY 2024 to improve access amid workforce shortages.
