AHS proposes integrating clinical substance-use functions into DMH but pauses legislative push

Feb 5, 2026

AHS recommended integrating clinical substance-use functions into the Department of Mental Health to reduce client confusion and billing fragmentation, but told the Senate committee it is not asking for legislation now and will pursue stakeholder consultation and careful change management.

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Agency of Human Services presenters told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that one of the reportrecommendations under consideration is to move clinical substance-use functions into the Department of Mental Health to reduce duplication for clients and providers.

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