Establishes a community behavioral health clinic certifying office within the Hawaii Department of Health.

This bill establishes a community behavioral health clinic certifying office within the Hawaii Department of Health to certify behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification under federal guidelines. The office will promote consistency and accessibility for all people of the State to mental health and substance use services. The office will also create and maintain a prospective payment system, certification criteria, and a special fund for behavioral health clinics.

Establishes a community behavioral health clinic certifying office within the Hawaii Department of Health.

This bill establishes a community behavioral health clinic certifying office within the Hawaii Department of Health to certify behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification under federal guidelines. The office will promote consistency and accessibility for all people of the State to mental health and substance use services. The office will also create and maintain a prospective payment system, certification criteria, and a special fund for behavioral health clinics.