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Children’s Behavioral Health Lawsuit Against State of Iowa

Katelynn Schultz, Disability Rights Iowa

kschultz@driowa.org, 515-452-0757

Andrew DiAntonio, National Health Law Program

diantonio@healthlaw.org

Amanda Howard, Ropes & Gray

Aaron.Kellogg@ropesgray.com

Camilla Jenkins, Children’s Rights New York

cjenkins@childrensrights.org

TW/CW: suicidal ideation and thoughts, self-harm, and mentions of mental health disorders. If you or a loved one are experiencing a non-life threatening mental health crisis please call the Suicide Prevention  Hotline at 988 for English; 1-888-628-9454 prestamos Servicios en Español; 1-800-273-8255 for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, or individuals living with hearing loss.

Court Filings

Interim Settlement Agreement
Complaint
Defense’s Motion to Dismiss
Plaintiff’s Response to Motion to Dismiss
Order Denying Motion to Dismiss

Lawsuit Resources

2022 Monthly Slot and Waiting List Summary
A Cluster of Iowa Youth Suicides Worries Health Officials
Coverage of Behavioral Health Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Significant Mental Health Conditions
DSM-5 Changes: Implications for Child Serious Emotional Disturbance
Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid and Multiplier
Investigation of the State of Alaska’s Behavioral Health System for Children
Investigation of West Virginia Children’s Mental Health System Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Iowa 2020 Mental Health National Outcome Measures
Medicaid Enrollees by Enrollment Group
Medicaid in Iowa
State of Iowa Department of Health & Human Services

Press Releases

Court Preliminarily Approves Settlement Agreement Filed to Ensure Iowa’s Children Receive Vital Mental Health Services
Interim Settlement in Iowa Children’s Behavioral Health Case
Advocates Sue the State of Iowa over Failure to Provide Mental Health Care for Medicaid-Eligible Children
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