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, 2025, 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 2025-27 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, 2025.
CLUBHOUSE EXPANSION.
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AN ACT TO PROMOTE GREATER ACCESS TO CLUBHOUSE MODEL PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION DAY PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN NORTH CAROLINA.Intro. by Murdock, Grafstein.
Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (Senate action) (Mar 17 2025)
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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025 Senate: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
S 282
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