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Empowering Schools with a Long-Awaited Guide: Delivering Care to Children in Medicaid and CHIP
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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).

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May Revision to California 2023/24 Proposed Budget
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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.

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DHCS Expands Scope of Data Use Agreement for California Schools
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DHCS Expands Scope of Data Use Agreement for California Schools

California schools looking to improve their outreach efforts for Medi-Cal beneficiaries may want to consider signing the updated Data Use Agreement (DUA) recently released by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The updated DUA allows schools to use eligibility data to inform their outreach efforts, and can help schools better target their outreach efforts and connect with eligible beneficiaries. However, there are a few nuances to consider before signing the updated DUA. In this article, we explore the key considerations for schools and provide guidance on completing the updated DUA.

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DHCS Provides Update on Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform
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DHCS Provides Update on Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced it will launch the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform, a new technology-enabled services solution for all children, youth, and families in California, in January 2024. The platform is part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a $4.7 billion investment in youth behavioral health.

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Policy & Procedure Letter Round Up
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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…

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