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Stakeholder Notices and Rule-Making Activities

STAKEHOLDER NOTICES

April 2012:  Draft Mental Health Waiver Renewal - Comments Due May 22

October 2011:  Mental Health Licensing and Certification Unit Fully Staffed

September 2011: Unified Block Grant State Plan

May 2011: 2011-13 Budget Impact Meeting

Dec 2010:   DOH Interim Guidance for Medication Practices

Dec 2009:  Healthcare Integration

Sept 2009:   GAU Managed Care Expansion


SAMHSA BLOCK GRANT DOCUMENTS

Application Documents and Forms
Communications regarding the Unified Block Grant application process
Letter to Stakeholders
Letter to Tribal Leaders
Letter to Consumers/Parent Leaders re: 8.9.11 Video Conference_Presentation Slides
DBHR Unified Block Grant Application Sections

Reviewer form for comments to DBHR about the draft UBG
Additional sections of the UBG narrative.

Reviewer comment form for the additional sections below

Section E. Data and Information Technology  

Section F. Quality Improvement Reporting

Section G. Consultation with Tribes

Section J. Suicide Prevention

Section K. Technical Assistance Needs

Section L. Involvement of Individuals and Families

Section N. Support of State Partners

Section O. Behavioral Health Advisory Council

Section P. Public Comment on the State Plan   
SAMHSA Block Grant Application Instructions
FY 2012-2013 Block Grant Application
FY2012 Mental Health Block Grant Reporting
FY2012 Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Block Grant Reporting
For the most current version of all SAMHSA Block Grant documents visit their web site: click here
National Documents used for background in preparing the UBG application.
Washington State Documents used for background in preparing the UBG application.
  • MHTG Final Report: Our Journey of Mental Health Transformation in Washington State: An Assessment of the Washington State Mental Health Transformation Project
  • MHTG Redesign Report: Statewide Transformation Initiative MH Benefit Package Design
    • MHTG Tribal Chapter
Last year’s Block Grant Applications

RULE MAKING ACTIVITIES

Behavioral Health Services WAC

In 2011, DBHR initiated a comprehensive rule-making process to develop draft rules for behavioral health treatment services. Over the next few months, DBHR worked with a community partner advisory group to develop draft rules for behavioral health services administrative requirements. In May 2012, draft rules were sent to interested stakeholders, providers, tribal leaders and other interested parties. Below is an overview of some of the rule-making activities and documents of interest:

As the next step in this rule-making process, a CR-102 notice will be filed with the Office of the Code Reviser.  The CR-102 notice invites the public to attend a public hearing and give oral or written comments on the proposed rule.  DBHR will distribute a copy of the CR-102, along with a copy of the proposed rules, to tribal leaders, stakeholders, and other interested parties. The CR-102, public hearing information, and proposed permanent rules will also be posted on this website.

2011-13 Increased fees for Certified Chemical Dependency Service Providers 

2011-13 Increased fees for Licensed Community Mental Health Centers 

Triage Facilities - Establishing State Minimum Standards for Certification

Standards for Administration (to comply with Substitute Senate Bill 5452)