| CHIP state plan (current version) |
2019 (newest version) |
Type of Change |
Reason for Change |
Burden Change |
| Section 6.2- Provides states the opportunity to select and describe the specific amount, duration, and scope of benefits covered under the CHIP state plan |
Removed some behavioral health benefit classifications into the new Section 6.3- BH, and added an assurance under the EPSDT benefit option |
Rev |
Providing further clarification and grouping behavioral health related information in one section of the state plan. |
No |
| Section 6.2.1- BH |
State selects the periodicity schedule utilized for behavioral health screenings and assessments |
Add |
New statutory requirements at Section 2103(c)(5) of the Act as result of SUPPORT Act. Compliance date of October 24,2019 |
May slightly increase data reporting burden for states. |
| Section 6.3- BH |
States select the behavioral health benefits they provide and describe amount, duration and scope of those benefits. |
Add |
New statutory requirements at Section 2103(c)(5) of the Act as result of SUPPORT Act. Compliance date of October 24,2019 |
May slightly increase data reporting burden for states. |
| Section 6.4-BH |
State select the behavioral health assessment tools used by the state and or managed care organizations |
Add |
New statutory requirements at Section 2103(c)(5) of the Act as result of SUPPORT Act. Compliance date of October 24,2019 |
May slightly increase data reporting burden for states seeking deemed compliance.. |
| Section 6.4.2- BH |
States describe the strategies used to facilitate the use of validated assessment tools |
Add |
New statutory requirements at Section 2103(c)(5) of the Act as result of SUPPORT Act. Compliance date of October 24,2019 |
May slightly increase data reporting burden for states. |
| Section 6.5- BH |
Assurances related to the provision of covered behavioral health benefits |
Add |
New statutory requirements at Section 2103(c)(5) of the Act as result of SUPPORT Act. Compliance date of October 24,2019 |
May slightly increase data reporting burden for states. |