Information about the transformation of the behavioral health system in Idaho.
The Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) offers a variety of outpatient, inpatient, residential, and crisis behavioral health services to Medicaid members in Idaho and other eligible members without Medicaid, managed by one managed care provider, Magellan Healthcare.
The IBHP provides services for children and adults based on medical necessity.
Magellan also manages the provider network for the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Visit Magellan Healthcare for more information.
In compliance with the Jeff D. Settlement Agreement, new and updated services have been formed for all children, including those with serious emotional disturbance (SED). Further, Medicaid obtained a 1915(i) State Plan Option to allow expanded income limits for children with SED, when their family would not otherwise qualify based on income. Through the expansion, all adults that obtain Medicaid eligibility are now eligible to receive behavioral health services through the IBHP, including adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI). Members are always able to choose their provider within the Magellan Healthcare network and have the right to change their provider at any time.
Additional Resources
- Apply for Medicaid
- Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Information
- 988 - Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline –Call or text 988 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you are in crisis, considering suicide, or need to talk. If you feel you can’t keep yourself safe, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
- External Quality Review Documents
- OPE Published Report
- Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) Provider Manual
Phone
855-202-0973 (TTY 711)
Phone
855-202-0983
Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho awarded a contract to Magellan Healthcare, Inc. to manage behavioral health services and coordinate care for Medicaid and non-Medicaid members beginning July 1, 2024.
If you would like to join Magellan's network or have questions, visit Magellan Healthcare.
For questions about specific services that are covered in the IBHP, contact Magellan at 855-202-0973. In general, covered services include mental health services and substance use disorder services. This can mean therapy services, recovery and support services, and crises services. You can learn more about services included in the Idaho Health Plan Booklet or in Magellan’s Member Handbook.
Providers can review the Magellan Provider Handbook and Magellan Rate Schedules, which describes the services and reimbursement rates that are covered through the IBHP.
To access the contract, please visit our Managed Care Providers webpage and see the Idaho Behavioral Health link.