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California's 2024/25 Budget May Revision: Comprehensive Update
In the May revision of California’s 2024-25 budget, significant changes have been made, affecting various areas, including Child and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and other key initiatives.
Cohort 1 Embarks on CYBHI Fee Schedule Journey
On Thursday, January 25, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released a draft Guidance document, inviting stakeholders to provide comments until February 7, 2024. In addition, the kick-off meeting for Cohort 1 took place today, January 26, and it was a hive of activity.
Paradigm Celebrates the CYBHI Annual Report: A Year of Empowering Schools
The California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) has released its much-anticipated annual report on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), illuminating the strides taken in 2023 to transform the behavioral health landscape for the state's young residents.
California 2024/25 Proposed Budget: Strategic Health Investments Amid Fiscal Challenges
On January 10, 2024, Governor Newsom unveiled the 2024/25 Proposed Budget, crafted in response to a projected $37.9 billion shortfall resulting from stock market declines and income tax collection delays.
Welcomed Relief for LEAs in PPL 23-004R
On September 11, 2023, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released Policy and Procedure Letter (PPL) 23-004R, bringing significant changes and welcomed relief for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) concerning Alternative Format Plans for individuals with speech, hearing, or visual disabilities.
California Assembly Bill AB 483 Aims to Improve Medi-Cal Billing Option for Local Educational Agencies
In a significant effort to improve the efficiency of California's Medi-Cal program and ensure fair reimbursement for eligible services provided by local educational agencies (LEAs), Assembly Bill AB 483 has been introduced in the state legislature.
Empowering Schools with a Long-Awaited Guide: Delivering Care to Children in Medicaid and CHIP
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently unveiled its long-awaited, comprehensive guide, titled "Delivering Service in School-Based Settings: A Comprehensive Guide to Medicaid Services and Administrative Claiming," which marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).
Breaking News: Proposed Changes to Parent Consent Requirements in IDEA CFR
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, marking a significant step in improving access to special education services for children with disabilities.
May Revision to California 2023/24 Proposed Budget
On May 12, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom released the highly anticipated May Revision to California's proposed budget for 2023-24. This revised budget showcases notable changes and investments that aim to address critical issues faced by the state. Of particular significance are the updates related to the Behavioral Health Continuum. These updates reflect California's commitment to improving mental health services and infrastructure, ensuring that individuals, especially children and youth, have access to the support they need to thrive.
DHCS Introduces New Requirements for Alternative Format Plans for California Public Schools
On February 1, 2023, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released PPL 23-004, notifying LEAs and regional agencies participating in the LEA Billing Option and/or Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) programs that they must establish an Alternative Format Plan by August 1, 2023.
PPL 21-040: Notification of Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccinations in the LEA Billing Program
Last Wednesday, December 15, DHCS released an email regarding Policy and Procedure Letter 21-040 titled “Notification of Reimbursement for COVID-19 Vaccinations in the LEA Billing …
PPL 21-034: Opportunities for COVID-19 testing in schools and the impact on Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program (LEA BOP)
On Monday, November 22, DHCS released an email regarding Policy and Procedure Letter 21-034. This PPL notifies LEAs participating in the LEA Billing program of opportunities related to…
Policy & Procedure Letter Round Up
Over the last few weeks, DHCS released several Policy & Procedure Letters (PPLs), and more are expected to be published soon. Paradigm has summarized the latest PPLs below and emphasized…