This report examines trends in mental health assessments following Apple Health policy changes that went into effect January 2022, collectively referred to as Mental Health Assessment for Young Children (MHAYC). The MHAYC policy changes included reimbursement for multi-session assessments and for provider travel to home and community settings, as well as a requirement for providers to use the DC:0-5TM, the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood. This report presents an overview of trends in mental health assessment characteristics in the 3 years before and 2 years after MHAYC policy changes, covering calendar years (CY) 2019 to 2023.
