Children with serious emotional disturbances are a priority population for the department's mental health services and supports. Children with developmental disabilities are a priority population for the department's developmental disabilities services and supports. The department shall set the array of services and supports for these priority populations annually in its plan. The state will fund and the department will maintain the array of services and supports for persons in this priority population. Consistent with applicable eligibility requirements, the state may provide the funding for the services through the medicaid program or any waiver granted under the medicaid program, specifically including TennCare, other public funds, or private funds.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 8 - Special Provisions for Children
Part 1 - Services to Children Generally
§ 33-8-102. Responsibilities of Department With Regard to Children
§ 33-8-103. Children as Priority Population
§ 33-8-104. Emancipated Children — Rights and Responsibilities Under This Title
§ 33-8-105. Interagency Plans for Transition to Adult Services
§ 33-8-106. Interagency Agreements — Cooperation of Service Providers With Department