Directs the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHB/DHHS/SUS) to develop and implement a plan for a statewide reimbursement methodology for State-funded behavioral health services provided to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness diagnosis who are served by a Clubhouse model psychosocial rehabilitation day program. Sets four 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/DHHS/SUS to report to the specified NCGA committee by June 1, 2026, on the proposed reimbursement methodology, implementation timeline, costs, education and training required for LME/MCOs and DHHS staff, details pertaining to lifting barriers to accessing services and lifting burdensome service requirements, and any new service definitions created.

Appropriates $2.5 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to DHB/DHHS/SUS in recurring funds for 2026-27 to be used to implement the plan described above and provide funding for Clubhouse International (CI) accredited member Clubhouses for current programs, expansion of services or locations served, accreditation costs of a Clubhouse, or staff and Clubhouse member training and professional development. Effective July 1, 2026. 

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits to the extent allowable under GS 108A-54.1A, provide Medicaid coverage for services included in the plan developed by DMH/DD/SUS.