Health Care Reform: What School Mental Health Professionals Need to Know
Author(s):
Cunningham, J., Grimm, L. O., Brandt, N. E., Lever, N., & Stephan, S.
Organization:
Center for School Mental Health
Publisher:
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Date Published:
January, 2012 This brief highlights changes to health care availability under the Affordable Care Act and the potential impact of such changes on mental health services for children and families. Topics include increased access to health care, pre-existing conditions, preventive health care, expanding Medicaid coverage, the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization, health insurance exchanges, and school-based health centers. A list of resources is included.
Download a copy of Health Care Reform: What School Mental Health Professionals Need to Know (PDF, 206 KB) from the University of Maryland School of Medicine Web site.
