An overview of the CARE Act Sanctions process, as well as when and how funds will be returned to counties. A live demonstration of submitting claims to DHCS for reimbursement for CARE Act activities is provided.
The training explains some scenarios of the Behavioral Health Information Notice 24-015: Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Reimbursement Rates and Billing Guidance.
In the training video at 13:50 there is a walk through of how to complete the workbooks required to submit claims for reimbursement. Please note that rates for each activity are adjusted annually, and county BH should consult the rates indicated in the workbook for the fiscal year in question. The rates in the training reflect the fiscal year 2023/2024.
Slides 31 through 38 of the Training Presentation Slides and Notes also cover how to fill out the required documents for claims submissions. Please see the FAQs associated with claiming.
Presenter: Amanda Ternan, Principal, Health Management Associates