Minnesota updated the state's EPSDT provider training manual to more directly address early childhood and children's mental health; completed review of developmental screening instruments and posted a new Web site presenting those instruments recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health, endorsed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and approved for use by the Minnesota Department of Education for the Early Childhood Screening Program; and the Minnesota legislature enacted legislation to provide postpartum depression education and information to new mothers and fathers departing from hospitals and other health care facilities.

This section contains resources for "Improving Policy" developed by Minnesota.

• 2007 Families and Children Final Contract
  Minnesota Department of Human Services (November 29, 2006) This resource details how Minnesota improved its managed care contracts to include financial incentives to providers for using standardized developmental and mental health screenings tools—see Section 7.10.6 for further details
  http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/healthcare/documents/pub/dhs_id_054907.pdf

• C&TC Screening Components Standards and Guidelines
  Minnesota Department of Human Services (November 2006). Available online at: http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4813A-ENG. This document identifes the required standards for C&TC (Child and Teen Checkups) components, and guidelines to assist providers with C&TC documentation. It clarifies that the use of a standardized tool is required for EPSDT screens (see page 5).
  http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4813A-ENG

• Partners and Providers Page, MHCP Provider Manual, Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS)
  This section of the Minnesota Health Care Programs Manual details the CTSS program, including eligibility requirements and covered services. Minnesota improved program coverage by creating CTSS, which provides mental health services to children with an emotional disturbance.
  http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_058361