家新聞中心 – 通訊辦公室 9月16 、 2024 – 利害關係人更新

September 16, 2024 – Stakeholder Update

專案更新

2019 冠狀病毒病行為健康系統緩解計劃

On September 9, DHCS, in partnership with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, awarded $4.4 million to 42 eligible entities to implement Round 3 of the COVID-19 Mitigation Project. The project period is from September 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. On April 29, 2024, DHCS released a Request for Applications to California-based entities that support COVID-19 mitigation services in behavioral health settings and serve individuals engaged in co-occurring care throughout California. Contracted organizations must use this funding to support one or more of the three following strategies: COVID-19 testing education, onsite COVID-19 testing, and/or maintaining healthy environments with a primary focus on supporting staff and individuals connected to the behavioral health system, particularly those engaged in mental health or substance use disorder care, including unhoused individuals.

家庭與社區服務 (HCBS) 1915(c) Multipurpose Senior Services Program ( MSSP ) 豁免更新

9 月下旬，DHCS 和加州老齡部 (CDA) 預計將收到聯邦醫療保險和醫療補助服務中心 (CMS) 的批准，將 MSSP 的 1915(c) HCBS 豁免期限延長至 6 月30 , 2029 。預計續約將包括將 MSSP 擴展到加州所有縣；將最低參與年齡從 65 歲降低到 60 歲；進一步明確符合資格的個人的定義，包括參與者不得同時參加其他 Medi-Cal HCBS 豁免計劃或接受強化護理管理 (ECM)（如果重複）；並指定 CDA 為負責進行實體護理級別評估和重新評估的實體護理級別。如需更多信息，請參閱CDA MSSP 網頁。

加入我們的團隊

DHCS 正在尋找一位技術精湛、積極主動的個人，以擔任：

隱私官兼律師主管將領導DHCS的隱私辦公室。隱私官兼律師主管負責管理團隊成員，指導他們準備法律文件和策略、制定複雜的法律建議以及進行各種訴訟支援活動。（最終提交日期：9月23日）

Chief, Human Resources Division (HRD) to lead all aspects of human resources management, policies, practices, and operations for DHCS. The Chief of HRD provides strategic support, expert guidance, and creative solutions to the Directorate and Executive Staff, while ensuring adherence and compliance with the State of California’s civil service rules and regulations. (Final filing date: September 25)

提供者註冊部門 (PED) 主管，領導與提供者註冊流程相關的政策、流程和服務的製定和實施，包括篩選、註冊和重新認證加州醫療補助健康保健計劃提供者。此外，PED 首席負責開發和實施對業務需求的法規和流程更改以及提供者申請和註冊驗證系統的增強功能。（最終申請日期：9 月 30 日）

地方政府融資司 (LGFD) 主管，提供組織領導並制定政策，以支持加州醫療補助健康保健計劃行為健康和地方教育機構服務專案以及其他地方和縣政府聯邦報銷和財務監督活動。（最終申請日期：10 月 4 日）

DHCS 也正在為其人力資源、審計、衛生政策、資訊科技和其他團隊招募人員。欲了解更多信息，請訪問CalCareers 網站。

即將舉行的利害關係人會議和網絡

更新的綜合核心實踐模式 (ICPM) 指南和綜合培訓指南 (ITG) 網路研討會

加州大學戴維斯分校將舉辦兩場資訊網路研討會，以支援新版ICPM 指南和ITG的發布。這些資源將幫助管理人員、服務協調員、社工、寄養青年聯絡員、青年緩刑監督官以及其他支持當地兒童和青少年關懷體系的人員，以增強和改善加州各地兒童和家庭的可持續安全、穩定性和福祉。

第一次網路研討會將於 9 月 18 日下午 2 點至 3 點 30 分（太平洋夏令時）舉行，將為當地跨機構領導團隊成員提供更新後的 ICPM 指南和 ITG、領導行為和實施的總體概述（需要提前註冊）。第二次網路研討會將於 10 月 9 日上午 11 點至下午 12:30（太平洋夏令時）舉行，屆時將對更新後的 ICPM 指南和 ITG 以及實踐層面的內容進行總體概述（需要提前註冊）。

988-危機政策諮詢小組會議

9 月 18 日上午 10 點至下午 3 點（太平洋夏令時），988 危機政策諮詢小組將在薩克拉門托 O 街 1512 號的艾倫比會議室舉行會議。該小組為制定全面的 988 系統建議提供諮詢。加州衛生與公共服務局 (CalHHS) 將根據這些建議制定五年實施計劃，該計劃將於 2024 年 12 月完成。歡迎公眾人士親自或以線上方式參加會議。詳情將很快在加州衛生與公共服務部網站上公佈。

PATH 技術支援 (TA) 市場網路研討會

On September 26 at 10 a.m. PDT, DHCS will host a Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) TA Marketplace informational webinar (advance registration required). All currently approved TA recipients and eligible organizations interested in becoming TA recipients are encouraged to attend. The webinar will provide support on selecting vendors and projects, submitting TA projects for approval, progress reporting, and more. Please submit your questions to ta-marketplace@ca-path.com. Visit the PATH TA Marketplace webpage for more information.

簡化 ECM 的存取

DHCS 正在透過規範轉診和加快授權流程來簡化和改善 ECM 的獲取途徑。DHCS 與利害關係人廣泛合作，制定了全州ECM 轉診標準和更新的 ECM 推定授權政策，該政策包含在ECM 政策指南（第 107 頁）。這些標準和政策將於 1 月1 、 2025生效，Medi-Cal 管理式醫療計劃 (MCP) 目前正在實施新的指導方針。10 月 9 日上午 11 點至中午 12 點（太平洋夏令時），DHCS 將舉辦一場面向所有人的網路研討會，分享有關標準和政策的詳細資訊。網路研討會開放報名時，需事先報名。利害關係人也可以將有關新指南的問題發送至CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov 。

DHCS 減少危害高峰會

Registration is currently open for the first two DHCS Harm Reduction Summits in Shasta County (October 24) and San Mateo County (November 19). Through these convenings, DHCS aims to collaborate with communities across the state to change the culture around the concept of harm reduction within California’s substance use disorder treatment system and to create low-barrier, patient-centered care. DHCS encourages substance use disorder treatment providers and staff (including social workers, peers, front desk staff, case managers, nurses, physicians, and all staff in substance use disorder treatment settings) to attend and learn about best practices for incorporating the tenets of harm reduction into substance use disorder treatment settings. The remaining summits will be in Fresno County, Los Angeles County, and San Diego County in winter 2025. Register on the event website.

兒童助聽器覆蓋專案 (HACCP) 醫療服務提供者和聽力專業人員的網路研討會

On November 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. PST, DHCS will host the quarterly HACCP webinar for medical providers and hearing professionals. For more information and to pre-register, please visit DHCS’ HACCP webpage.

如果你錯過了

過渡性租金概念文件

On August 30, DHCS released the Transitional Rent Concept Paper for a three-week public comment period. DHCS invites the public to comment on this concept paper by 5 p.m. PDT on September 20, 2024. The concept paper summarizes the design of transitional rent, a new initiative under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Section 1115 waiver demonstration to cover rent/temporary housing for Medi-Cal members who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and meet certain additional eligibility criteria. Coverage of transitional rent as a Community Supports service will be optional for MCPs beginning on January 1, 2025, and it will be a mandatory benefit offered by all MCPs on January 1, 2026.

Comments may be submitted to CalAIMECMILOS@dhcs.ca.gov with the subject line “Comments on Transitional Rent.” DHCS also encourages the public to visit the Medi-Cal ECM and Community Supports webpage for regular updates.

可以擴展行為健康服務的關鍵資金機會

On July 17, DHCS released the Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready Request for Applications. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to construct, acquire, and rehabilitate properties for behavioral health services for Medi-Cal members. Interested parties can find application instructions on the BHCIP website and submit their applications by December 13, 2024. This initiative, part of Proposition 1, seeks to transform California’s mental health and substance use disorder systems, providing more comprehensive care for the state’s most vulnerable populations. For more information, contact DHCS at BHTinfo@dhcs.ca.gov.