HHS Approves Extension Of Colorado Medicaid Managed Mental Health Plan

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst

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In April 2001, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved Colorado's request to continue, for two more years, the state's program to provide mental health services for Medicaid beneficiaries through managed care. The renewed program, Medicaid Mental Health Capitation and Managed Care, has an overall objective to improve access to quality mental health services. The objective is aided by the Mental Health Assessment and Services Agency, which assesses the need for services, refers the patient . . .