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CYBHI
California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
The State of California is partnering with districts and health plans to improve the behavioral health and well-being of children, youth, and families by investing in promotion, prevention, and public awareness of mental health and removing barriers to access these supports.
Under the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) fee schedule program, California’s health plans and insurers are now required to reimburse public schools for covered mental health services provided to students. This means more resources for CUSD students and families! State law prohibits health plans and insurers from passing any of the cost of these services on to families. Health plans and insurers will pay for mental health services provided to your child in a school-linked setting, and there will not be any out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., co-payments, deductibles) for you and your family.
Under the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) fee schedule program, California’s health plans and insurers are now required to reimburse public schools for covered mental health services provided to students. This means more resources for CUSD students and families! State law prohibits health plans and insurers from passing any of the cost of these services on to families. Health plans and insurers will pay for mental health services provided to your child in a school-linked setting, and there will not be any out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., co-payments, deductibles) for you and your family.
What is CYBHI?
CYBHI is a five-year, more than $4 billion initiative that is transforming the way California supports children, youth and families.
Built on a foundation of equity and accessibility, the CYBHI works to reimagine a more integrated, youth-centered system that meets the needs of all young people, particularly those who face the greatest systemic barriers to wellness. The initiative’s goal is to enable California kids to find support for their mental health and substance use needs where, when and in the way they need it most.
The initiative’s efforts are created for and by young people and families. Together with partners across sectors and systems, we are meeting young people where they are – such as schools, college campuses and other learning environments – to provide access to mental health and substance use services and supports.
All families are encouraged to provide their child's health insurance information at online registration each year, Should you have a change in health insurance mid-year, you can update your information HERE.
Instructions on How to Participate
Consent for services, billing and health insurance information will be collected by CUSD via online registration prior to the beginning of each school year. To provide health insurance information after your student’s online registration has been completed, please complete the Annual Opt-Out of School-Based Wellness Services Form and Consent for Billing & Health Insurance Information Form or email leanne.anderson@coronadousd.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is CYBHI?
The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, officially known as the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), is a comprehensive, multi-year, $4.4 billion initiative launched in July 2021. The primary goal is to transform the way California supports the mental health and wellness of children and youth.
2. How does CYBHI benefit students in school?
CYBHI is designed to directly benefit children and families by bringing mental health and wellness services into schools and school-related settings, making care more accessible, comprehensive, and
youth-centered.
3. Why should parents provide private insurance or Medi-Cal information?
While CYBHI is state-funded, private insurance and Medi-Cal offsets the costs of services by allowing the school’s mental health providers to create sustainable programs that are not solely reliant on the unpredictability of grant funding.
4. What if we do not have health insurance?
Your child may still receive no-cost mental health services at school.
5. How does CYBHI work?
Under CYBHI, California has established agreements with private insurers and a standardized Multi-Payer Fee Schedule for School-Linked mental health and wellness services to ensure that schools receive reimbursement for providing mental health services to students.
6. How do schools get reimbursed?
Schools deliver eligible behavioral health services to students aged 25 and younger. These services can include screenings, assessments, therapy, and case management. After delivering services, schools submit claims to the students' health insurance through Carelon. The CYBHI Fee Schedule sets standardized reimbursement rates for specific services, ensuring consistent payment across different healthcare plans.
7. If a student’s policy has service limits, how will this be addressed? Can the student continue to receive services?
Yes. The State of California has partnered with health plans to make sure students can get the mental health and wellness support they need at school. California health plans and insurers are now required to reimburse K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities. State law prohibits health plans and insurers from passing school-based mental health and wellness services on to families. Families will not have any out-of- pocket expenses (i.e. co-payments, deductibles) for school-based mental health and wellness services.
The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, officially known as the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), is a comprehensive, multi-year, $4.4 billion initiative launched in July 2021. The primary goal is to transform the way California supports the mental health and wellness of children and youth.
2. How does CYBHI benefit students in school?
CYBHI is designed to directly benefit children and families by bringing mental health and wellness services into schools and school-related settings, making care more accessible, comprehensive, and
youth-centered.
3. Why should parents provide private insurance or Medi-Cal information?
While CYBHI is state-funded, private insurance and Medi-Cal offsets the costs of services by allowing the school’s mental health providers to create sustainable programs that are not solely reliant on the unpredictability of grant funding.
4. What if we do not have health insurance?
Your child may still receive no-cost mental health services at school.
5. How does CYBHI work?
Under CYBHI, California has established agreements with private insurers and a standardized Multi-Payer Fee Schedule for School-Linked mental health and wellness services to ensure that schools receive reimbursement for providing mental health services to students.
6. How do schools get reimbursed?
Schools deliver eligible behavioral health services to students aged 25 and younger. These services can include screenings, assessments, therapy, and case management. After delivering services, schools submit claims to the students' health insurance through Carelon. The CYBHI Fee Schedule sets standardized reimbursement rates for specific services, ensuring consistent payment across different healthcare plans.
7. If a student’s policy has service limits, how will this be addressed? Can the student continue to receive services?
Yes. The State of California has partnered with health plans to make sure students can get the mental health and wellness support they need at school. California health plans and insurers are now required to reimburse K-12 school districts, colleges, and universities. State law prohibits health plans and insurers from passing school-based mental health and wellness services on to families. Families will not have any out-of- pocket expenses (i.e. co-payments, deductibles) for school-based mental health and wellness services.
8. If a student receives mental health support privately, will private insurance fund both?
Yes. If a student receives mental health support outside of school, insurance can still cover school-based services through CYBHI.
9. Will families receive a bill?
No. Families are not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses, such as copayments or deductibles, for services provided under this initiative. The law prohibits health plans from passing these costs onto families.
10. How can parents/guardians help?
Complete consent forms for your child to receive services. Provide insurance information to help schools get reimbursed to keep mental health and wellness programs sustainable.
Annual Opt-Out of School-Based Wellness Services
Yes. If a student receives mental health support outside of school, insurance can still cover school-based services through CYBHI.
9. Will families receive a bill?
No. Families are not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses, such as copayments or deductibles, for services provided under this initiative. The law prohibits health plans from passing these costs onto families.
10. How can parents/guardians help?
Complete consent forms for your child to receive services. Provide insurance information to help schools get reimbursed to keep mental health and wellness programs sustainable.
Annual Opt-Out of School-Based Wellness Services
11. How will health information be protected?
CUSD and all partners adhere to standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). These laws ensure that your child's information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
CUSD and all partners adhere to standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). These laws ensure that your child's information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
Questions
For additional questions, please contact Leanne Anderson, Systems Analyst, at leanne.anderson@coronadousd.net or 619.522.8900 ext. 1038.