State Medicaid Policies for Mobile Crisis Services: A National Policy Mapping Study, August-November 2024.

Key Points

• The aim is to map state Medicaid policies regarding mobile crisis services across the nation.
• Conducted a national mapping of Medicaid policies for mobile crisis services
• Analyzed state-level variations in service delivery
• Identified policy themes and gaps across different states
• Varied Medicaid policies across states regarding mobile crisis service provisions
• Highlights the need for standardized approaches in delivering mental health crisis support
• Identifies significant gaps in services, particularly in rural areas