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Committee hears bill to establish certified community behavioral health clinics and change payments
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony supporting House Bill 574, which would authorize certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) in Montana, set payment through an encounter/PPS rate, require a broad set of services and create an incentive program for quality outcomes. Supporters said pilots show improved access and reduced costly hospital and jail use.
Representative Jane Gillette, sponsor of House Bill 574, told the House Health and Human Services Committee the bill would authorize Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and set payment through an encounter-rate (prospective payment system) rather than fee-for-service, enabling clinics to provide services not typically billable under per-visit fees.
"This is a bill which authorizes the payment and establishment of what are called certified community behavioral health clinics," Gillette said, describing required services that include targeted case management, peer and family support, outreach and primary-care screening and obligations to coordinate with hospitals and law…
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