Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-809-R1

Redraft EHS 809

Behavioral Health Integration in PCMHs

Mr. Welch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, <w:p><w:r><w:t xml:space="preserve">moved that the bill be amended in section 2, by adding the following item:-

“1599-2004 For a reserve to be administered by the health policy commission to accelerate and support behavioral health integration within patient-centered medical homes, as certified by the commission under section 14 of chapter 6D of the general laws; provided, that this program will support efforts to build the partnerships and infrastructure needed to initiate or expand the provision of behavioral healthcare services within the primary care setting and may take the form of training, education, technical assistance, or direct grants; provided further, that the commission shall report to the joint committee on mental health and substance abuse and the house and senate committee on ways and means no later than 24 months following implementation of the program on the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the program; and provided further, that funds appropriated in this item shall not revert and shall be available for expenditure through June 30, 2016………………..$1,500,000"