Bill > S4859

This bill increases the fiscal year 2026 annual appropriation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $16.7 million specifically to raise the monthly reimbursement rate for Care Management Organizations (CMOs), which are county-based agencies that provide critical case management and coordination services for youth with complex behavioral health needs. The bill raises the current reimbursement rate from $1,032 per client to $1,200 per client, with a planned annual incremental increase of $100 in subsequent fiscal years until the rate reaches $1,500 per client. This funding increase will support CMOs in providing comprehensive wraparound services for young people with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, ultimately aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of support for vulnerable youth. The bill amends the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, by adjusting the total Grants-in-Aid appropriation for Social Services Programs and specifically the allocation for Care Management Organizations.

Health and Social Services

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