Behavioral Health
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) updated the Peer Support Services (PSS) Bulletin and Provider handbook, issued as OMHSAS-24-05, effective December 20, 2024. In order to …
Managed Care Organizations updates as of 2/28/2024
On Friday, February 16, 2024, The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded 4 grants totaling $5.1 ...
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 2.14.2024
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) successfully worked with The Centers for Meidcare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise the State Medicaid Plan regarding the qualifications ...
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 1.31.2024
On 1/24/24, the United States Department of Health and Human (DHS) through CMS announced $50 million in grants to link children to services such as mental health supports at school. ...
1/26/2024 This communication contains important information on a Joint Statement of Policy released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the State Board of Nursing, and the Department of Human Services, ...
On 1/18/2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through CMS announced a new "no wrong door" approach for accessing mental health, substance use and physical health supports. This ...
Managed Care Organizations Updates as of 1.17.2024
January 11, 2024 Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces $155 Million in School Safety and Security Grant Funds Funding Supports Improved Safety and Security and Mental Health Supports for Students and Staff in Pennsylvania’s ...
