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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

EmblemHealth·Provider News
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

EmblemHealth issued a Mental Health Awareness Month reminder emphasizing the importance of coordination between medical and behavioral health providers. The policy provides resources and contact information for referring patients to behavioral health services when needed.

Action Required

Action needed
No immediate billing system changes required. Staff should be aware of behavioral health referral resources: EmblemHealth members call Carelon at 888-447-2526, ConnectiCare members call Optum at 888-946-4658. Consider implementing mental health screening reminders in workflows and coordinating seven-day follow-up care after mental health related ED/IP admissions.

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