Proposal to seek federal approval for a designated state health program. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) was directed to seek federal approval for a ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Medicaid

The Agency for Health Care Administration announces public meetings to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: August 30, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 6800 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Main Training Room, Tampa, FL 33614

DATE AND TIME: September 1, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room B, Tallahassee, FL 32308

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Proposal to seek federal approval for a designated state health program.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) was directed to seek federal approval for a designated state health program (DSHP) that will allow general revenue funds expended on behavioral health services to become eligible as state match for federal funds.

The Agency is soliciting public input on the proposal to create a DSHP to serve targeted populations that are enrolled in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Safety Net System administered by the Department of Children and Families in an effort to enhance long-term outcomes by increasing the use of coordinated, community-based services and supports and reducing the use of intensive services. These populations consist of Medicaid eligible individuals that are at high risk for poor health and social outcomes.

The Agency has prepared a draft concept paper to facilitate discussions during the public meeting. The concept paper can be found at:

http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/Policy_and_Quality/Policy/behavioral_health_coverage/DHSP.shtml.

SUBMITTING COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: In addition to the public meetings, the Agency is accepting comments and suggestions submitted by postal service or email. To submit comments by postal service or email, please follow the directions outlined below. When providing comments regarding the DSHP proposal, please have ‘DSHP Proposal’ referenced in the subject line. Mail comments and suggestions to: Matt Brackett, Bureau of Medicaid Policy, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, MS 20, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Email your comments and suggestions to [e-mail]. Comments will be accepted until September 21.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Matt Brackett, [phone], [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Matt Brackett, [phone], [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).