Behavioral Health Business January 22, 2026
The latest appropriations bill was introduced this week in the House of Representatives and allocates more than $2.79 billion for mental health programs under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and $385.5 million in grants for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCHBHCs).
The U.S. is just eight days away from another possible shutdown if the government cannot reach a consensus on the budget.
If passed, the bill would also extend COVID-era expanded telehealth flexibilities under Medicare through Dec. 31, 2027, with in-person requirements for mental health services delayed until Jan. 1, 2028. One provision mandates that telehealth services have interpreter accommodations for individuals who do not speak English as their primary language within one year of the...
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