The issue focused on mental illness was addressed by Lisa Perkins (Chief Counsel at Advancing Treatment Options). Several references were provided by psychiatric associations that operate mental health clinics and hospitals and mental health physicians who handle Medicaid applications and Medicaid eligibility decisions. Ms. Perkins concluded by proposing ways that legislation might improve mental health funding for transgender youth and adults and promote integrated mental health services for transgender adults and youth. Ms. Perkins concluded by recommending additional consideration for adoption or renewal of Section 504 policies for transgender youth and adults and transgender adults who