ICD10monitor June 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently announced the inclusion of 10 more states in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.
This expansion marks a significant step forward in the nation’s effort to enhance mental health and substance use services, aligning with President Biden’s Unity Agenda and the broader Biden-Harris Administration’s initiatives to address the country’s mental health and addiction crises.
The newly added states – Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont – have successfully developed the required state-level infrastructure and collaborated with local...