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November 19, 2021

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) Spending Plan for Pennsylvania

PA State offices submit plan to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to help stakeholders and are waiting for approval

November 18, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 11/15/2021)

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health Division of Maternal, Child, & Family Health is accepting mini grant applications again this year. The request for proposal is available here. The completed ...

November 16, 2021

PCCYFS Report: Workforce Shortage Crisis for Children’s Services Providers

Analysis and Recommendations

November 10, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Update 11/10/2021

October 29, 2021

Behavioral Health Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Memorandum

Telehealth FAQs and explanation of waiver request/submission/decision process for stipulated suspended regulations listed until Act 73 sunsets which is currently 3/31/2022

October 27, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 10/27/2021

October 18, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/18/2021)

On October 18, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released their Quarterly Indicators Report for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2021. On October 20, 2021, Philadelphia DHS released a RFP for applicants to ...

October 14, 2021

PCCYFS Position Statement: On-going Shortage of Psychiatrists in PA Available to Treat Children

There is a dire need for Pennsylvania to approve physician extenders to address psychiatrist shortages

October 13, 2021

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organization Updates 10/13/2021

October 5, 2021

Southeast Updates (Week of 10/4/2021)

The Performance Management and Technology (PMT) Division of the Office of Children and Youth has scheduled the semi-annual virtual Provider Convening for Foster Care and Congregate Care Programs. Updates will ...