Expanding access to mental health services

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This bill expands access to mental health services for state employees and Medicaid recipients by removing pre-authorization requirements for certain treatments and clarifying definitions of mental health professionals. It also modifies regulations regarding the restraint and hospitalization of individuals with mental illness, and requires insurance providers to cover emergency behavioral health services. These changes aim to improve the timeliness and accessibility of mental healthcare for various populations.

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