Nevada pursues new benefits, specialty plan and waivers to comply with DOJ settlement on children’s behavioral health NVHA and Nevada Medicaid described efforts required by a Department of Justice settlement to reduce unnecessary institutionalization of children with behavioral-health conditions, including new Medicaid benefits, rate increases, a specialty managed‑care plan and licensing and inspection reforms for PRTFs. Officials said many state plan amendments and waivers are pending CMS approval and singled out 01/01/2027 as a target for some delivery‑system changes.

Nevada is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to revolutionize children's behavioral health care, aiming to cut down on unnecessary institutionalization and enhance support services by 2027.

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Commission appoints subcommittee to create statewide child mental health plan Subcommittee established to review mental health consortia findings and recommend services for children.

Nevada's Assembly Bill 339 is set to revolutionize children's mental health services, addressing urgent needs in a time of rising anxiety and depression among youth.

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Nevada Behavioral Health Commission outlines new mental health service policies Commission amends policies to enhance mental health services for children and vulnerable populations

Nevada's Assembly Bill 339 is set to revolutionize behavioral health services for children, aiming to tackle the pressing mental health crisis head-on.

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Nevada introduces QR codes for child employment regulations Nevada Labor Commissioner to post child employment guidelines online via QR codes

Nevada's Assembly Bill 215 is shaking up child labor laws by limiting work hours for minors and introducing QR codes for easy access to regulations—will it protect youth or hinder their job opportunities?

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Department outlines new Medicaid personal care service coverage for disabled youth Medicaid now covers personal care services for children under 18 with disabilities.

Nevada's groundbreaking Senate Bill 185 could revolutionize Medicaid coverage for children with disabilities, allowing families to provide care while easing financial burdens.

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Chair Kim Sarat clarifies parental responsibilities in child treatment legislation Chair Kim Sarat explains parental rights and treatment facility limitations in new child care bill.

A recent Senate meeting revealed critical updates on parental rights in child mental health treatment, ensuring that seeking help won't lead to accusations of neglect.

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Congress introduces Keeping Children Safe from Family Violence Act to protect at-risk youth New legislation aims to improve child custody laws to safeguard children from abusive parents.

Nevada is on the verge of transforming child custody laws to better protect children from abusive parents, a crucial step highlighted in a recent Senate hearing.

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Nevada siblings testify against abusive father and reunification therapy failures Siblings Vahye expose court's neglect and trauma during custody proceedings against abusive father.

Siblings in Nevada bravely testify about the harrowing trauma they endured under an abusive father and the failures of a broken custody system.

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Mothers Urge Amendments to SB 275 to Address Parental Interference Concerns Mothers call for amendments to California's SB 275 to protect against parental interference.

Concerns are mounting over Nevada's Senate Bill 275, as parents fear it could unintentionally empower abusive guardians while trying to protect children.

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Senate Bill 234 aims to extend emergency Medicaid for undocumented immigrant children Legislators seek to address care gaps for undocumented children with life-threatening conditions.

Senate Bill 234, or Ruby's Law, could transform emergency Medicaid, ensuring undocumented children like 16-year-old Mateo receive the ongoing care they desperately need.

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Senate Bill 268 expands access to dental care for Nevada's underserved children Senate Bill 268 aims to improve dental care access for children in Nevada schools.

A groundbreaking bill is on the table that could revolutionize dental care access for Nevada's underserved children, addressing a dire need for preventive services in schools.

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Cure 4 The Kids Foundation receives $3.2M for metabolic clinic operations Cure 4 The Kids Foundation secures funding for a metabolic clinic over two fiscal years.

A groundbreaking proposal in Nevada could revolutionize pediatric healthcare by establishing a dedicated metabolic clinic for children with complex disorders.

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Nevada pediatricians criticize AB 212 for risking children's screen time limits Opponents urge rejection of AB 212 due to lack of screen time safeguards for children.

Nevada's proposed AB 212 could jeopardize children's development by removing vital screen time limits, raising alarms among pediatricians and parents alike!

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Judicial officer enforces child support rulings and establishes legal paternity Judicial officer may recommend paternity and enforce child support rulings after court approval.

A transformative bill in Nevada aims to reshape child support enforcement by streamlining paternity establishment and holding non-compliant parents accountable.

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