California’s Proposition 1 behavioral-health overhaul takes effect statewide
California began statewide implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act in July 2026, extending Proposition 1’s behavioral-health reforms to all 58 counties.
Substance Use Treatment
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Ohio Medicaid changes prior authorization rules for some behavioral health and substance-use services
Ohio Medicaid’s July 1 threshold-based review system does not require approval for most members to start covered care, but authorization may be needed to continue certain services after annual unit or consecutive-day limits are reached.