Bill Summaries: H629 (2023-2024 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 17 2023 - View summary

    Directs the Division of Health Benefits of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHB, DHHS) to develop and implement, to the extent authorized under GS 180A-54.1A, a plan for a statewide reimbursement methodology for behavioral health services provided to adult Medicaid beneficiaries with severe and persistent mental illness who are served by a clubhouse psychosocial rehab day program. Sets three required components of the plan, including incentives for clubhouses to become accredited by Clubhouse International, and consistent rate application throughout regions served by LME/MCOs. Directs DHB to report to the specified NCGA committee by December 1, 2023, on the proposed reimbursement methodology, implementation timeline, costs, and education and training required for LME/MCOs and DHHS staff.

    Appropriates $2.5 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the NC Clubhouse Coalition, Inc. for 2023-24 to be used to fund member clubhouses for current programs, expansion of services or locations served, accreditation of a clubhouse, or staff training and professional development. Effective July 1, 2023.