Civil Rights Compliance Communication – Important Notice Jackie Kreshock | August 15, 2022 Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance When Submitting to Any DHS Office for a New License or Renewal of an Existing License
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two New Actions to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis Jackie Kreshock | August 8, 2022 2 new grants and other funding opportunities for school based mental health
Bulletin OMHSAS-22-05 – Use of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services in the Medical Assistance (MA) Program Jackie Kreshock | August 3, 2022 See below for details
UPDATE on Act 32 of 2022 from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Jackie Kreshock | August 3, 2022 OMHSAS update regarding the Act and reviewing Chapter 5100 Regulations
Behavioral Health Updates Jackie Kreshock | August 3, 2022 Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 8/3/2022
Department of Human Services (DHS) HealthChoices Managed Care Organization (MCO) Physical Health Plan Selection Jackie Kreshock | August 1, 2022 Medical Assistance Physical Health MCO plan needs to be selected by 9/1/2022
Free Trauma Course Available! Jackie Kreshock | August 1, 2022 15 Hour Enhancing Trauma Awareness Course
Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Announcement 22-076: Delay in the Effective Date of Renewals for the Consolidated, Community Living and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers Jackie Kreshock | July 22, 2022 Until CMS approves the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) waiver renewals, the waiver amendments approved with an effective date of June 1, 2022, remain in effect
Behavioral Health Updates Jackie Kreshock | July 20, 2022 Managed Care Organizations updates as of 7/20/2022
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) – Public Comment Period from 7/9/22 to 8/8/22 Jackie Kreshock | July 20, 2022 Chapter 5230 amended to allow for youth ages 14-17 who meet eligibility to access PRS