Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB1122 establishes a temporary youth mental health service program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for individuals under 18, particularly in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill outlines reimbursement procedures for qualified mental health providers, mandates the creation of a web-based portal for service facilitation, and requires the department to report on program outcomes by July 1, 2026. Key provisions include maintaining client confidentiality, a maximum reimbursement for three sessions per youth, and a public awareness campaign about the program.
Tennessee SB1122 establishes a temporary youth mental health service program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for individuals under 18, particularly in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill outlines reimbursement procedures for qualified mental health providers, mandates the creation of a web-based portal for service facilitation, and requires the department to report on program outcomes by July 1, 2026. Key provisions include maintaining client confidentiality, a maximum reimbursement for three sessions per youth, and a public awareness campaign about the program.
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Lamar, London
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 26, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee