The state is transitioning BHPC to a new program called Community Behavioral Health Supports (CBHS). CBHS services will be authorized and paid for by the Health Care Authority (HCA) for the Fee for Service (FFS) population or Managed Care Organizations (MCO) for Medicaid Managed Care members.  

Most clients currently approved for BHPC MCO funding will qualify for the new service called “Supportive Supervision”.  

Beginning 7/1/2024, Home and Community Services (HCS) will no longer have authority to authorize or pay for BHPC in a residential facility for:  

1. Any new residents, and 
2. Current residents during the implementation year (July 2024-June 2025) once the residents’ annual CARE assessment is completed.

This means if a current resident is receiving BHPC, and their CARE assessment is due in November 2024, the provider will continue to have BHPC authorized and paid through HCS until November 2024. If eligible for CBHS service authorization and payment will transition to HCA/MCO on December 1, 2024. To continue to get paid for your eligible resident(s) after 7/1/2024, you will need to have a contract with Health Care Authority (HCA) and the resident’s assigned MCO. 

Please see the Dear Provider letter for more details