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​​Opt-in to BH-CONNECT​​

​BH-CONNECT inc​ludes new services and programs available at county option. Behavioral health plans (BHPs) should use the links below to commit to participating in the following optional components of BH-CONNECT:

  • Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) for adults
  • Mental Health Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Federal Financial Participation (FFP) Program
  • Community Transition In-Reach Services
  • Access, Reform and Outcomes Incentive Program

Visit BH-CONNECT Resources for additional information about the optional components of BH-CONNECT.

Evidence-Based Practices for Adults:

EBP Letter of Commitment​ | Status: OPEN - May be submitted at any time​​

  • BHPs may opt to cover the following EBPs as bundled Medi-Cal services in any combination:
    • ​​Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
    • Forensic ACT (FACT)
    • Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) for First Episode Psychosis (FEP)
    • Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment
    • Clubhouse Services
    • Enhanced Community Health Worker (CHW) Services
  • BHPs may submit additional letters of commitment to DHCS at any time upon deciding to cover additional EBPs.
  • BHPs that participate in the MH IMD FFP Program must also submit a letter of commitment in advance of covering each EBP that is required as part of that program.
  • More information about EBPs for adults is available in BHIN 25-009 and the BH-CONNECT EBP Policy Guide. 

Mental Health IMD FFP Program

​​IMD FFP Plan | PDF Instructions | Status: OPEN - May be submitted at any time

  • BHPs may opt to receive FFP for mental health services provided during short-term stays in IMDs, contingent on meeting other requirements.
  • BHPs must submit an IMD FFP Plan and receive approval from DHCS to participate in the MH IMD FFP Program.
  • BHPs may submit an IMD FFP Plan at any time upon deciding to participate in the MH IMD FFP Program.
  • More information about the MH IMD FFP Program is available in BHIN 25-011.

Community Transition In-Reach Services​

​BHP Readiness Assessment | Status: COMING SOON

​BHPs may opt to cover Community Transition In-Reach Services as a Medi-Cal service to support members in transitioning to the community from long-term institutional stays.

BHPs must submit a BHP Readiness Assessment and receive approval from DHCS to cover Community Transition In-Reach Services.

BHPs may submit BHP Readiness Assessments at any time.​

Access, Reform and Outcomes Incentive Program 

Incentive Program Letter of Commitment | Status: CLOSED – Due by March 31, 2025

  • BHPs that participate in the Access, Reform and Outcomes Incentive Program are eligible to earn incentive dollars by improving performance on measures in the following areas:
    • Improved access to behavioral health services
    • Improved outcomes and quality of life among Medi-Cal members
    • Targeted delivery system reforms
  • Letters of commitment to participate in the Access, Reform and Outcomes Incentive Program were due March 31, 2025.
  • More information about participation in the Access, Reform and Outcomes Incentive Program is available in BHIN 25-006.​

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