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September 23, 2026

Illinois Medicaid plan adds youth peer mental health support

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Somethings announced peer-based support for more than 159,000 Medicaid and YouthCare members ages 13 to 21.

Primary source: Behavioral Healthcare Network / PRNewswire

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