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This bill provides $2.5 million in state funding over two fiscal years to support housing options for individuals with mental health needs through community mental health centers. Specifically, the bill allocates $1.5 million in fiscal year 2026 for housing grants to community mental health centers, allowing up to $50,000 per housing bed to retain existing housing and create new housing options. An additional $1 million is appropriated for fiscal year 2026 and another $1 million for fiscal year 2027 to cover non-billable services for supported community housing programs. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for high-acuity mental health housing programs from approximately $278 to $350 per day, with eligibility for a 50% federal matching fund. The goal is to support individuals with severe mental health needs who might otherwise be unable to be discharged from New Hampshire Hospital, by improving housing and support services through community mental health centers. The appropriations are non-lapsing, meaning the funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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