Establishes a prospective payment system for certified community behavioral health clinics and regulates new clinic sites.

This bill amends the Michigan mental health code to create a prospective payment system for certified community behavioral health clinics, ensuring compliance with federal payment methodologies. It mandates that new clinic sites be approved by the department, considering factors such as population size and access disparities. The department is tasked with developing a site review process to prevent service duplication. The bill also outlines penalties for rule violations and requires the department to promulgate relevant policies and guidance.

Establishes a prospective payment system for certified community behavioral health clinics and regulates new clinic sites.

This bill amends the Michigan mental health code to create a prospective payment system for certified community behavioral health clinics, ensuring compliance with federal payment methodologies. It mandates that new clinic sites be approved by the department, considering factors such as population size and access disparities. The department is tasked with developing a site review process to prevent service duplication. The bill also outlines penalties for rule violations and requires the department to promulgate relevant policies and guidance.