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Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Through Section 1115 …

(5 days ago) States, health systems researchers, and clinical practices are hardly unaware of the disparity in health access and medical care experienced by people with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Several categories of system improvement are ready for adoption, although pilots and investigational waivers … See more

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2021/05/14/behavioral-health-care-section-1115-waivers/

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Home & Community-Based Services 1915(c) Medicaid

(2 days ago) WEBSection 1915 of the Social Security Act. 1915 (c) Waiver Application. Technical Guidance. Within broad Federal guidelines, States can develop home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) to meet the needs of people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/home-community-based-services-authorities/home-community-based-services-1915c/index.html

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What to Watch in Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers One Year into …

(2 days ago) WEBRecent pending waivers also propose to address health-related social needs and behavioral health needs, areas identified as key priorities by both CMS and states. As federal Medicaid rules

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/what-to-watch-in-medicaid-section-1115-waivers-one-year-into-the-biden-administration/

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Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Trump Administration’s Section 1115 waiver policy emphasized work requirements and other eligibility restrictions, payment …

https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/medicaid-waiver-tracker-approved-and-pending-section-1115-waivers-by-state/

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Telehealth policy changes after the COVID-19 public health …

(2 days ago) WEBTemporary Medicare changes through December 31, 2024. FQHCs and RHCs can serve as a distant site provider for non-behavioral/mental telehealth services. Medicare patients can receive telehealth services in their home. There are no geographic restrictions for originating site for non-behavioral/mental telehealth services.

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/telehealth-policy/policy-changes-after-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency

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Waiver Elimination (MAT Act) SAMHSA

(5 days ago) WEBSection 1262 of the ‘Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (PDF 3.8 MB)’ removes the federal requirement for practitioners to apply for a special waiver prior to prescribing buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder. It also removes other federal requirements associated with the waiver such as discipline restrictions, patient …

https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/waiver-elimination-mat-act

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The IMD Exclusion Behavioral Health Integration

(1 days ago) WEBAlthough 1115 waivers are a useful tool to provide services that would otherwise be subject to the IMD exclusion, they are also subject to strict administrative requirements – including budget neutrality rules. You can read more about state actions to provide specialized inpatient care in NAMD’s Medicaid Forward: Behavioral Health report.

https://medicaiddirectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMD-NAMD-Federal-Policy-Briefs.pdf

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Behavioral health services covered under HCBS waivers …

(5 days ago) WEBUnlike Section 1915 (c) waivers, the 1915 (i) SPA allows states to set the qualifying level for HCBS at either an institutional level of care or lower. Number and size. As of September 2015, twelve 1915 (i) SPAs served …

https://www.macpac.gov/subtopic/behavioral-health-services-covered-under-hcbs-waivers-and-spas/

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CMS Behavioral Health Strategy CMS

(Just Now) WEBThe CMS Behavioral Health Strategy focuses on three key areas: 1) substance use disorders prevention, treatment and recovery services, 2) ensuring effective pain treatment and management, and 3) improving mental health care and services. These areas are aligned with CMS’s overall focus on four health outcomes-based domains: …

https://www.cms.gov/cms-behavioral-health-strategy

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Behavioral Health Services Medicaid

(Just Now) WEBMedicaid is the single largest payer for mental health services in the United States and is increasingly playing a larger role in the reimbursement of substance use disorder services. Individuals with a behavioral health disorder also utilize significant health care services—nearly 12 million visits made to U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2007 …

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/behavioral-health-services/index.html

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State Options for Medicaid Coverage of Inpatient Behavioral …

(7 days ago) WEBMost Medicaid adults who receive behavioral health treatment do so as outpatients. Twenty-six states have a Section 1115 waiver to use Medicaid funds for IMD SUD services, as of November 2019.

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/report/state-options-for-medicaid-coverage-of-inpatient-behavioral-health-services/

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IDAPA 16 – IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

(6 days ago) WEBUnder Section 39-3140, Idaho Code, the Department is authorized to promulgate rules to carry out the Regional Behavioral Health Services Act. Under Sections 56-1003(3)(d), 56-1004, and 56-1004A, Idaho Code, the Director is authorized to adopt rules to supervise and administer a mental health program. (4-6-23) 001 – 002.

https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/16/160733.pdf

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Alaska Behavioral Health Provider Service Standards

(6 days ago) WEB1115 behavioral health services. Before the QBHP may perform 1115 Behavioral Health waiver services, they must obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, complete a background check, and enroll as an Alaska Medicaid program provider. Enrollment must be affiliated with a provider group that meets the standards under 7 AAC 105.200.

https://health.alaska.gov/dbh/Documents/1115/PSAM_BH.pdf

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Laws and Rules Behavioral Health Administration - Colorado

(9 days ago) WEBPrevious provider rules. Proposed provider rules related to the Behavioral Health Entity license, Safety Net approval, and 27-65 designation were adopted by the State Board of Human Services during the board's Nov. 3. hearing. Previous versions of the proposed rules are listed below. Complete rulemaking packet — 620 pages (updated Oct. 25)

https://bha.colorado.gov/resources/laws-and-rules

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IDAPA 16 - Department of Health and Welfare.book

(6 days ago) WEBthe Department’s Division of Behavioral Health. The purpose of these rules is to: (1) provide participant eligibility criteria, application requirements, and appeals process for these services; may apply for a Behavioral Health waiver. (3-17-22) b. An individual is allowed to work or have access to participants only under supervision

https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/16/160717.pdf

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Policy update: Significant improvements to mental and behavioral …

(7 days ago) WEB“Mental and behavioral health conditions are no different. The facts are that these conditions are treatable, and we want members to get the treatment they need and remain in the Coast Guard.” Some specific mental health conditions and certain controlled prescription medicines, for example Ativan and stimulants, remain disqualifying if they

https://www.mycg.uscg.mil/News/Article/2962000/policy-update-significant-improvements-to-mental-and-behavioral-health-policies/

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For Providers Behavioral Health Administration - Colorado

(8 days ago) WEBBHA Rules Waiver Request; BHA Individual Complaint Form; The Behavioral Health Agency has issued a memo to provide clarity and guidance on how an emergency department informs BHA when an individual on a mental health hold is placed on a subsequent mental health hold. This memo also provides guidance for how emergency …

https://bha.colorado.gov/for-providers

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Office Based Addictions Treatment - Horizon NJ Health

(2 days ago) WEB• Connect OBAT providers with behavioral health supports • Improve treatment retention through the use of peer support and care coordination “Navigator” services Data 2000 Waiver, who meet established standards for participation. OBAT providers must employ Navigators (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, social worker,

https://www.horizonnjhealth.com/sites/default/files/2019-06/OBAT_FAQ.pdf

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Waivers - State of Michigan

(9 days ago) WEBMichigan 1115 Behavioral Health Demonstration COVID-19 Evaluation Design, approved. Flint Waiver, extended. 2020. MI Health Link Waiver Amendment - 1915 (c), approved. Healthy Kids Dental Waiver Renewal, approved. MI Choice Waiver 1915 (c) Amendment, approved. Healthy Kids Dental Waiver, extended. Flint Waiver Renewal, submitted. …

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/budgetfinance/264/waivers

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Policies, Procedures, and Waivers - Idaho Department of Health …

(6 days ago) WEBPolicies, Procedures, and Waivers. The following are sources of information for the rules, statutes, state plans, and guiding policies that govern the work of the department. Additionally, information about current rulemaking is available in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin, and notifications for negotiated rulemaking and public hearings for

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/policies-procedures-and-waivers

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Questions and Answers on the 2024 Final Rule Addressing

(5 days ago) WEBThe Biden Administration finalized updates to the regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or any combination thereof. This issue brief provides background on Section 1557 and analyzes the 2024 final regulations issued on …

https://healthlaw.org/resource/questions-and-answers-on-the-2024-final-rule-addressing-nondiscrimination-protections-under-the-acas-section-1557/

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SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS WAIVER OF COVERAGE

(7 days ago) WEBSMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS WAIVER OF COVERAGE. Three Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105-2200 HorizonBlue.com CMC0008179 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.(0616) You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for …

https://www.horizonblue.com/sites/default/files/2016-09/2465%20%28W0616%29%20Small%20Employer%20Benefits%20Waiver.pdf

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SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS WAIVER OF COVERAGE

(9 days ago) WEBHorizon BCBSNJ – Director, Regulatory Compliance Three Penn Plaza East, PP-16C Newark, NJ 07105 Phone: 1-800-658-6781 Fax: 1-973-466-7759 Email: [email protected]. You can file a grievance in person, or by mail, fax or email. If you need help filing a grievance, Horizon BCBSNJ’s Director of …

https://www.horizonblue.com/sites/default/files/2016-12/small_employer_health_benefits_waiver_of_coverage.pdf

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CMS extends unwinding flexibilities for states through June 2025

(5 days ago) WEBThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 9 announced an extension of unwinding flexibilities to support state efforts to protect the continuity of coverage in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. States can continue to use certain waiver authorities to streamline eligibility redeterminations until June 30, …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-cms-extends-unwinding-flexibilities-states-through-june-2025

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SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS WAIVER OF COVERAGE

(2 days ago) WEBContacting Member Services. Please call Member Services at 1-800-355-BLUE (2583) (TTY/TDD 711) or the phone number on the back of your member ID card, if you need the free aids and services noted above and for all other Member Services issues, including: Claim, benefits or enrollment inquiries. Lost/stolen ID cards.

https://www.horizonblue.com/sites/default/files/2018-05/Horizon_Fillable_32286.pdf

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Announcing the Launch of the HCBS Referral and Authorization …

(3 days ago) WEBMay 16, 2024. TO: Children's HCBS Providers, Health Homes Serving Children, CMAs, and C-YES. NYSDOH is excited to announce the official launch of the Children's Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Electronic Referral & Authorization Portal within the Incident Reporting and Management System (IRAMS) on June 17th, 2024.

https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/redesign/behavioral_health/children/2024/2024-05-16_announce_hcbs_portal.htm

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Appropriate Submission of Authorization to Release Information …

(3 days ago) WEBDepartment of Health and Human Services 109 Capitol Street 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333. Phone: (207) 287-3707 FAX: (207) 287-3005 TTY: Maine relay 711

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/providers/provider-bulletins/appropriate-submission-authorization-release-information-forms-2024-05-17

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BHS 7-2024 04/30/2024 9:16 AM ARCHIVES DIVISION …

(5 days ago) WEB(1) "Administrator" means the director or chief executive over behavioral health services in a community hospital or the person in charge of treatment and rehabilitation programs at nonhospital facilities. Whenever "administrator" appears it means the administrator or designee.¶ (2) "Assignment" means "placement" as defined in OAR 309-033-0210. ¶

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/HSDRules/PERM-309-033-05282024.pdf

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2024-2026 Interactive Online Learning Grant, Cycle 1

(6 days ago) WEBThe purpose of this grant is to support the implementation of effective interactive online learning models in middle school and high school instruction in United States History, Texas History, and English Language Arts. Grant Period From May 17, 2024, to April 30, 2026. Applications and Award The following table links to scanned …

https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/grants/grants-administration/grants-awarded/2024-2026-interactive-online-learning-grant-cycle-1

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