Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
CYBHI: What it is & Why it Matters
This page provides important information about the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and how it benefits our students and families. CYBHI is a state-funded program designed to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for children and youth. Learn about the services available, eligibility requirements, how to access care, and how CYBHI supports parents and families. We encourage you to explore the FAQs below to learn more about this valuable resource.
Resources
Submit your student's insurance information
Please submit your student's insurance information using the form linked in this ParentSquare post.
Eligibility for Services
This program will not change students’ eligibility to receive behavioral health services. Rather, the program will expand the availability of services by creating a new, sustainable method for providers to be reimbursed. 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 to be reimbursed at the CYBHI fee schedule rate.
Privacy and Consent
Our school may ask for your student’s health insurance information. All health information will be securely stored and only shared in alignment with existing federal and state laws.
Billing
There will be no cost to parents or caregivers for students who receive services eligible for reimbursement under the CYBHI fee schedule program (i.e., no co-pays). Receiving services at school will not reduce or impact students or their family's ability to obtain care outside of school.