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Behavioral Health

Family Peer Support Services Request For Information (RFI)

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the publication of a Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Family Peer Support Services, titled “Training Vendor for the Certified Family …

Behavioral Health

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG)
Policy

PCCYFS Legislative Updates
Advocacy Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday Transition Committee
Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Updates
Policy PCCYFS Legislative Updates
Behavioral Health Announcement: OMHSAS-24-05 Peer Services Bulletin
Behavioral Health Children, Youth, Young Adults and Families Crisis Intervention Forum
Behavioral Health Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) Regulation Announcement
Behavioral Health OMHSAS-24-04 WAIVER REGULATIONS BULLETIN

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March 4, 2022

Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) workforce gap payment update from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)

Updated HCBS payment information for IBHS, Mobile Crisis, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS), and Family Based Mental Health (FBMH)
March 2, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 3/2/2022
February 16, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 2/16/2022
February 14, 2022

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Behavioral Health Workforce Gap Payment FAQ’s

Resource Account for remaining questions listed below
February 14, 2022

Southeast Updates (Week of 2/6/2022)

Philadelphia Foster Care Scorecard: On February 11, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) released their foster care provider scorecard. This scorecard covers fiscal year 2021 and incorporates a ...
February 14, 2022

Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Care Youth from a Different State and Substance Use Disorder Section 1115 Demonstration

Comment period extended
February 4, 2022

Southeast Updates (Week of 1/31/2022)

Philadelphia DHS Resumes Cash Assistance for Youth: Eligible youth can apply to receive a one-time, direct payment of $800 to help cover basic needs like food, housing, and employment. The ...
February 3, 2022

Govenor Wolf Announces $1.7 Billion Plan to Secure a Brighter Pennsylvania for Generations

Proposed plan to include funding for The PA Opportunity Program, Small Business Support, Increased Property Relief for Low-Income Renters & Homeowners, Support for Pennsylvania’s Healthcare System, Investing in Conservation, Recreation & Preservation,

February 2, 2022

Behavioral Health Updates

Managed Care Organizations Updates 2/2/2022
February 2, 2022

Governor Wolf Announces Recipients of $28 Million to Support Community Mental Health Resources

Pennsylvania counties to receive federal funding