Ross Szabo gets people talking about the realities of mental illness
Szabo’s personal story is both powerful and educational. His candid conversation frames mental health in real life language and examples and leaves participants with a genuine understanding of a day in the life of a person living with a mental disorder. The program is a valuable tool for students looking to better understand their friends…
Read MoreNational Council Obtains Advance Copy of CMS Rehab Option Regs
Last night, the National Council received advance notice that CMS will issue proposed regulations regarding the Medicaid Rehabilitation Option on Monday, August 13. To view an advance copy of the proposed regulations, go to: www.nccbh.org/TemporaryFiles/RehabReg.pdf Based on our initial review of the proposed regulations, the National Council believes our advocacy has minimized some…
Read MoreCall your Senators today
Call Your Senators Today to Urge Support for Legislation to Expand Mental Health Care Access for Veterans Through Partnerships With Community Providers! Executive Summary: Last week, the House passed legislation (HR 2874) to improve mental health services for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The National Council urges all members to take advantage of…
Read MoreMental Health Parity Legislation–Passed Both Chambers
Update—The Mental Health Parity Legislation in Colorado, SB07-036, has passed out of both chambers! CBHC appreciates all of you who called, emailed and wrote letters to legislators and stakeholder groups. This legislation will add the following to the list of behavioral disorders that must be covered by a health plan: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder…
Read MoreToolkits to Promote Cultural Proficiency
Toolkits to Promote Cultural Proficiency is a training program designed to increase the cultural proficiency of health care providers. We are funded to develop and implemement this training over the next two years with a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Health Disparities. The training program entails two courses: …
Read MoreJBC Votes Unanimously to Cut COLA from 2% to 1.5%
After learning that they were $17 million over budget for FY 07/08, the JBC voted unanimously to cut provider rates from 2% to 1.5%. This is an overall loss of $179,448 total for all of the mental health contracts.
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