Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools.

Utah Code § 26B-3-214, under Part 26B-3-2: Medicaid Waivers.

Utah Code § 26B-3-214

26B-3-214. Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools.

(1) As used in this section, "local education agency" means:

(a) a school district;

(b) a charter school; or

(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).