Washington State Mental Health Bill

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Legislative Implementation. In recent legislative sessions, several bills passed affecting behavioral health professionals, facilities, and agencies. Bills that …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle behavioral …

(7 days ago) WEBOLYMPIA — Washington state’s behavioral health system is coming out of the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and crucial innovative initiatives established. “With the rollout of …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2023/05/16/legislature-prioritizes-funding-policy-to-tackle-behavioral-health/

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Lawmakers pass bill to change how WA cares for youth …

(8 days ago) WEBWashington lawmakers have passed legislation holding the governor’s office accountable for a growing crisis of children …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/lawmakers-pass-bill-to-change-how-wa-cares-for-youth-stuck-in-hospitals/

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Washington state expands budget for behavioral health …

(2 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 1477 establishes centralized mental health crisis resources for all Washington state residents. Kagi said this is especially important because it will help unify response for anyone in

https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/washington-state-legislature-expands-funding-for-behavioral-health-substance-use-disorder-treatment/281-de8da155-23ec-4a40-b130-bb86bd80bc07

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How Washington lawmakers did — and didn’t — boost …

(Just Now) WEBOne bill that passed is HB 1286, allowing Washington state to join 28 other states in the U.S. in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. This allows licensed …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-washington-lawmakers-did-and-didnt-boost-mental-health-care-this-year/

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Four ways lawmakers want to improve Washington’s mental health …

(5 days ago) WEBSenate Bill 5655 would force the three state hospitals in Washington to establish and maintain space for patients for short term (14-day) detention and civil commitment. The goal would be to get

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/four-ways-lawmakers-want-to-improve-washingtons-mental-health-system/

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Washington passes law establishing 9-8-8 call line for behavioral

(4 days ago) WEBPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on E2SHB 1477, which will redesign Washington State’s crisis behavioral health services system and tie …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/washington-passes-law-establishing-9-8-8-call-line-for-behavioral-health-crises-and-plans-redesign-of-crisis-behavioral-health-system/

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New School Recess Bill Aims to Combat Youth Mental …

(4 days ago) WEBSurvey Finds Large Recess Disparity, Parents Want More Recess in Washington State. SEATTLE–Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023–A bill filed in the Washington State legislature last week and co-sponsored …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nobles/2023/01/17/new-school-recess-bill-aims-to-combat-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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Legislative Wins for Child and Youth Behavioral Health in …

(Just Now) WEBThe 2022 Washington State Legislative session concluded in mid-March, after a whirlwind 60-day session. This was a historic session for many reasons, …

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/legislative-wins-for-child-and-youth-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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Critical Behavioral Health Workforce Bill Clears House

(1 days ago) WEBToday, the Washington House of Representatives passed House Bill 1724, introduced by State Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia), to close this gap. …

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2023/03/04/critical-behavioral-health-workforce-bill-clears-house/

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Rule bill to support youth mental and physical health

(3 days ago) WEBFebruary 10, 2022. Olympia – Today, the Washington state House of Representatives passed HB 1664 from Rep. Alicia Rule (D-Blaine), to bring more counselors, nurses and …

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/rule/2022/02/10/rule-bill-to-support-youth-mental-and-physical-health-clears-house/

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Washington police reform bill backfired on people in crisis

(6 days ago) WEBDemocrats in Washington state approved the law, known as House Bill 1310, In Washington, unarmed mental health professionals known as designated …

https://apnews.com/article/health-police-seattle-washington-mental-health-77fd27ab9fa27ec036ad02458db2569b

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Title 71 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Washington

(8 days ago) WEBCommunity behavioral health services act. 71.28: Interstate contracts. 71.32: Mental health advance directives. 71.34: Behavioral health services for minors. 71.36: …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=71

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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WEBThis bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.05 RCW, Washington state’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) and 71.34 RCW, the minors’ …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-washingtons-involuntary-treatment-laws-that-impact-hospitals/

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

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House of Representatives Passes Bills on Mental Health, ARPA-H

(4 days ago) WEBOn June 22, the House of Representatives passed two bills to authorize programs to bolster mental health and biomedical research innovation. These bills, the bipartisan Restoring …

https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/washington-highlights/house-representatives-passes-bills-mental-health-arpa-h

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Ricky’s Law: Involuntary Treatment Act Washington State Health …

(6 days ago) WEBRicky’s Law, House Bill 1713, aligns Washington’s substance use and mental health statutes addressing the way we deliver care to individuals. The goal was to create a …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/ricky-s-law-involuntary-treatment-act

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Mental health parity Washington state Office of the Insurance

(9 days ago) WEBCall us at 800-562-6900, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Live chat with us. Contact us to ask an insurance question. Make sure you understand Washington state's mental health parity law. Find out what it means for you and how to …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/mental-health-parity

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Mental Health Services Billing Guide - Washington State …

(6 days ago) WEBHealth is the name used in Washington State for Medicaid, the . children’s health insurance program (CHIP), and state-only funded health care programs. …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/billers-and-providers/mental-health-svcs-bg-20220401.pdf

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Should Washington’s public schools ban students from using cell …

(7 days ago) WEBBill Lucia is the Standard’s editor-in-chief. He’s covered state and local policy and politics for a decade, nationwide for Government Executive’s Route Fifty and in …

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/05/02/should-washingtons-public-schools-ban-students-from-using-cell-phones/

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