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Advocates urge Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic support to expand access and federal match
Utah State Legislature — Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee · February 5, 2026
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Summary
A provider coalition told the appropriations subcommittee that adopting the CCBHC model could expand access to behavioral health, improve care coordination and increase federal Medicaid match; advocates cited outcomes from other states including reductions in jail time and emergency visits.
Representative Clancy presented in support of funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Jared Sanford, CEO of Valley Behavioral Health, described CCBHCs as a federal model that sets standards for access, care…
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