Idaho Mental Health Clinics Sue State over Medicaid Contractor’s Cuts

Idaho mental health clinics sue state over Medicaid contractor’s cuts

Adobe Stock image IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Capital Sun) — Four Idaho mental health clinics are suing the state over a contractor’s plans to cut critical Idaho Medicaid services for people with severe mental illness.  The lawsuit, filed last week in state court, asks a judge to pause Magellan of Idaho’s plans to cut specialized mobile teams that treat patients with severe mental illness who have struggled in routine settings. The cuts, providers argue,…

Idaho mental health clinics sue state over Medicaid contractor’s cuts

Magellan’s cuts to Idaho Medicaid mental health services stem from the state’s attempts to avoid a projected budget shortfall. (Photo by Getty images)Four Idaho mental health clinics are suing the state over a contractor’s plans to cut critical Idaho Medicaid services for people with severe mental illness.  The lawsuit, filed last week in state court, asks a judge to pause Magellan of Idaho’s plans to cut specialized mobile teams that treat pati…

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