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PCCYFS Legislative Updates
October 7, 2024 The Pennsylvania State House now stands at full complement once again. Earlier this week, Representatives Andre Carroll (D-Philadelphia) and Keith Harris (D-Philadelphia) were sworn in after winning ...
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
On 9/26/24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released comprehensive guidance to support states in ensuring the 38 million children with Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $68.5 Million Awarded for Behavioral Health Education, Training and Community Programs
On 9/30/24, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently awarded $68.5 million in grants that support behavioral ...
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), and the Council of State Governments Justice Center (CSG) Assessment/Listening Sessions
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is partnering with the Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Council of State ...
Philadelphia DHS RFP: Islamic Cultural Services
The Department of Human Services seeks a qualified individual/non-profit agency to provide youth held in secure detention with Islamic Studies to better understand the history and culture of the Islamic ...
Civil Rights Compliance Requirement Changes
Important Notice – Immediate Action Required for Regulatory Compliance – Please Read Carefully If you hold a license to operate a facility licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
September 27, 2024 Both the State House and the State Senate return to session next week and with only nine days before the November 5 general election, the timeline is ...
Federal 988 Update: Wireless Calls to 988 Get a More Localized Response with Georouting
In case you missed it, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline announced that the process to start routing cellular phone calls to 988 contact centers based on the caller’s approximate ...
Behavioral Health Updates
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 9.25.2024
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
September 20, 2024 The Pennsylvania Senate convened this week, and the docket included a vote to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) tax enacted by the Wolf Administration via ...
