Behavioral health council advances three-year plan despite missing Medicaid data

Aug 11, 2026

The Local Behavioral Health Authority reviewed a tentative three-year plan but said missing Medicaid data delayed some analysis; the LBHA will move forward and invited public feedback and online review of plan materials.

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Sarah Drennan, non-voting member of the Frederick County Local Behavioral Health Authority, said the LBHA is responsible for developing a three-year behavioral health plan and updating it annually. "We analyze data available to help distinguish challenges, gaps, barriers and needs within the system of care here in Frederick," Drennan said, adding that this year Medicaid data was not available and that delay has led staff to proceed without it for the time being.

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