As used in the article 63, unless the context otherwise requires: “Behavioral health” refers to an individual’s mental and emotional well-being development and actions that affect an individual’s overall wellness. Behavioral health problems and disorders include substance use disorders, serious psychological distress, suicidal ideation, and other mental health disorders. Problems ranging from unhealthy stress or […]
On or before July 1, 2020, the department, in collaboration with the department of health care policy and financing, shall: Define what constitutes a high-intensity behavioral health treatment program, which at a minimum must include: A program that has evidence of effectiveness in engaging and treating individuals, including youth, with severe behavioral health disorders; and […]
On or before November 1, 2020, the department, in collaboration with the department of health care policy and financing, shall develop an implementation plan to increase the number of high-intensity behavioral health treatment programs, including programs that serve youth, statewide. High-intensity behavioral health treatment programs must be available for both individuals under civil commitment and […]
The department shall identify an advisory body, referred to in this article 63 as the “advisory body”, to assist the department in creating a comprehensive proposal to strengthen and expand the behavioral health safety net system. The advisory body shall include but not be limited to representatives from other relevant state departments, representatives from counties […]
No later than January 1, 2024, the department shall implement the comprehensive proposal and the funding model developed pursuant to section 27-63-104 (2), which shall meet the following criteria: The safety net system must not refuse to treat an individual, including youth, based on the following: The individual’s insurance coverage, lack of insurance coverage, or […]
From January 1, 2022, until July 1, 2024, the department shall provide an annual report on the progress made by the department on the behavioral health safety net system to the public through the annual hearing, pursuant to the “State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act”, part 2 of article 7 of […]
