Each community behavioral health clinic that is approved by the Department can receive up to $1,500,000 in grant funding. The funds are intended for expenses associated with identifying, planning, preparing for, and executing operations to meet both state and federal certification criteria. This significant financial support aims to bolster the operational capabilities of these clinics, ensuring they can effectively serve their communities and meet certification requirements.
Summary
SB3135 amends the Illinois Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Act by establishing a grant program administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. The purpose of these grants is to further the implementation of certified community behavioral health clinics in Illinois. Specifically, the bill enables the Department to provide financial assistance to selected behavioral health clinics that are part of demonstration programs with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative aims to facilitate the transition of behavioral health providers to a more holistic model of treatment within the state.
Contention
While the bill aims to enhance state-supported behavioral health services, debates may arise regarding the allocation and management of these funds. There may be concerns from various stakeholders about the adequacy of funding for all eligible clinics and how the Department will prioritize which clinics to support. Furthermore, discussions may also revolve around compliance with the federal guidelines associated with the grants, as well as ensuring that the implementation of these funds directly translates to improved care and access for communities in need.
Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.
Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.
Creates the certified community behavioral health clinic accountability and oversight act to ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and service quality by certified community behavioral health clinics.
Clinical art therapists licensure establishment provision, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy membership modifications provision, and appropriation
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.
Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0927'26
Health occupations: health professionals; limited license for certain individuals engaging in the practice of applied behavior analysis; provide for. Amends secs. 16343a, 18253 & 18257 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16343a et seq.).