Number: RL32362
Title: Key Benefits Under Medicaid and the State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for Children With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems
Authors: Elicia J. Herz, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: In this report, the availability of selected mental health and substance abuse services under Medicaid and SCHIP for low and moderate income children is explored. Under SCHIP, states may provide coverage by expanding Medicaid or creating a separate SCHIP program or both. Data from two CRS-sponsored surveys, documenting general limits placed on such services as of June, 2000, are presented. For Medicaid, including Medicaid expansions under SCHIP, survey results were, reported for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For separate SCHIP programs, survey results were reported for all 41 programs operating in 33 states.
Pages: 57
Date: April 21, 2004