Peer Support Specialists: Building a Strong Behavioral Health Workforce
Learn about the crucial role of peer support specialists in the recovery process and how they help individuals stay engaged and prevent relapse. Discover opportunities to become a DHCS Coverage Ambassador to support beneficiaries during the transition period post COVID-19 PHE. Gain insights from fea
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Peer Support Specialists: Roles and Responsibilities in Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal is preparing for the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and urging beneficiaries to update their contact information to maintain coverage. DHCS is introducing peer support specialist services as an optional behavioral health benefit in California from July 1, 2022, onwards. Become
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Mental Health and Peer Support Services Event
Join Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Peer Support Services on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for valuable insights and strategies. Discover the importance of DHCS programs in ensuring coverage continuity for millions of beneficiaries. Learn how to become a DHCS Cove
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DHCS Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program Updates for Sacramento CoC System Performance Committee
Today's purpose is to discuss MCP's partnership on CoC Unsheltered NOFO and CoC NOFO leveraging healthcare resources, and provide an overview of direction for HHIP Investment Plan. The program timeline outlines deliverables and payments, with an emphasis on demonstrating progress on HHIP measures to
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Overview of Proposed Rates and Fiscal Data Modeling in Behavioral Health Payment Reform
This presentation covers the implementation of CPT coding transition under CalAIM Behavioral Health Payment Reform by the State DHCS. It includes details on outpatient service rates, use of CPT codes for clinical services, HCPCs for non-clinical services, fee-for-service rates, and taxonomy coding g
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Mental Health Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Invoice Training Overview
This training covers the essential components of Mental Health Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Invoice, including learning objectives, schedule details, purpose, source data requirements, documentation, and review processes. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of reporting time, staff
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Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health FY 2020-21 Cost Report Training
This training session by Sara Dato, Tracy Namkung, and Christina Liu from the Financial Services Bureau, Reimbursement & Audit Support Division provides essential information for contractors on the FY 2020-21 Cost Report submission. It covers important dates, DHCS updates, and training objectives. C
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CalHOPE Program Updates and Transition Details
CalHOPE program is ending due to lack of funding in the state budget. DHCS plans to transition services to the Children and Youth BH Initiative in 2024. Subcontractors are informed about no-cost extensions, invoice modifications, and data reporting requirements. Clear guidelines are provided on outr
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Understanding Medi-Cal Member Communication: Focus Group Results
The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of communication materials by the DHCS to inform Medi-Cal members about necessary actions during the continuous coverage unwinding period. Through focus groups and interviews, insights were gathered on awareness levels, preferred communication channels,
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