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Children and Family Support Services
Children’s Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Children’s Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)
As of October 1, 2019, HCBS will be covered by managed care plans, including MetroPlus. Until then, members can access these services through fee-for-service Medicaid and a Health Home referral.
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Who can get these services?
Children and Youth (under age 21) who are covered by Medicaid and have mental health and/or substance use needs can get Children and Family Treatment and Support Services at no additional cost. These services are covered by regular Medicaid or, if enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care plan, these services are available through the health plan.
How will these services help?
These children’s services meet the individual needs of children and their families/caregivers by:
- Identifying mental health and/ or substance use needs early
- Providing support in the home and community
- Preventing the need for emergency room visits, hospital stays, or out-of-home placements
To find out more about Children and Family Treatment and Support Services, contact our behavior health partner at 1-855-371-9228.
For more information about behavioral health resources for children and families, click on the button below.
You can also view links to important crisis hotlines below:
last updated: July 14, 2022
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