Through BH-CONNECT, DHCS is expanding coverage of key evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support adult Medi-Cal members living with significant behavioral health needs:
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Forensic ACT (FACT)
- Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP)
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment
- Enhanced Community Health Worker (CHW) Services
- Clubhouse Services
DHCS is also clarifying coverage requirements for EBPs for children and youth:
- Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
- Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW)
While these services must already be provided to children and youth under 21 under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit, DHCS is issuing guidance to support counties in implementing these EBPs with fidelity.
To support implementation of EBPs across the state, DHCS has also contracted with Centers of Excellence to provide training, technical assistance and fidelity monitoring support to county behavioral health delivery systems and behavioral health practitioners.
To learn more about BH-CONNECT EBPs and the COEs, visit:
