Bill > SB3017

This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The total appropriation includes $249,654,729 from the State General Fund and $417,806,906 from special source funds, with a significant portion ($20,951,886) derived from the Health Care Expendable Fund. The bill specifies allocations for various mental health services, including $16,797,843 for Medicaid state share, $379,417 for Alzheimer's disease services, $636,374 for Crisis Centers, and $2,000,000 for a fentanyl and drug abuse education program. The bill also authorizes 4,968 permanent and 353 time-limited positions for the department. Performance measures are outlined for various service areas, including mental health services, crisis stabilization, and community-based care. The legislation includes provisions for financial management, personnel restrictions, and specific operational guidelines, such as the ability to transfer funds between special fund treasury funds and a focus on expanding community-based services in compliance with the Olmstead Supreme Court decision. Additionally, the bill includes specific instructions for funding crisis intervention programs, assertive community treatment teams, and supportive employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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