Behavioral Health Services

The program does not change a student's eligibility for behavioral health services. Instead, the program expands available services by creating a new, sustainable method of reimbursement for providers.

Services delivered to students covered by Medi-Cal MCPs and Medi-Cal FFS, most commercial health plans or disability insurers* —with certain exceptions— are eligible for reimbursement at the CYBHI fee schedule rate.

*Managed care plans and insurers, which refers to Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans, Medi-Cal Fee-for-Service, commercial health plans and disability insurers.

Schools may ask for student’s health insurance information. All health information is securely stored and only shared in alignment with existing federal and state laws.

There is no cost to parents or caregivers for students who receive services eligible for reimbursement under the fee schedule program (i.e., no co-pays). Services received at school will not reduce or impact students or their family's ability to obtain care outside of school.