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Policy issues in financing mental health services.

P L Ewalt

    Social Work
    |June 11, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Public policy for outpatient mental health services is undeveloped, despite potential national health insurance. This analysis explores financing and service delivery options for future policy formulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Policy
    • Mental Health Services Research

    Background:

    • A national health insurance program is anticipated.
    • Current public policy for outpatient mental health services is undefined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore policy options for financing outpatient mental health services.
    • To examine models for the provision of mental health care under a future insurance program.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis of various financing and service delivery models.
    • Review of existing healthcare policy frameworks.

    Main Results:

    • Several policy options for prepaid and reimbursable mental health services exist.
    • The formulation of public policy is critical for service accessibility and financial sustainability.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive policy development is needed to guide the integration of mental health services into national health insurance.
    • Strategic planning can ensure equitable access to and effective delivery of mental health care.

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