Federal Register #2026-12883

SAMHSA Request for Public Comment on CCBHC-E Independent Accreditation System

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the development of an independent accreditation system for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion (CCBHC-E) grant recipients. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Purpose: - Gather stakeholder input to inform the creation, implementation, and oversight of an independent accreditation system for CCBHC-E grant recipients - Develop standards for accrediting bodies and processes for evaluating and approving them - Transition certain CCBHC-E grant recipients to independent accreditation - Establish a federal oversight framework and provide technical assistance to states, providers, and accrediting organizations - Scope of Input Requested: - Requirements for accrediting bodies - Accreditation processes and compliance mechanisms - Oversight, timing, state coordination, and technical assistance needs - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a request for information and not a direct procurement of products or services - No products or services are being purchased at this stage; the focus is on gathering information to guide future program and policy development

Description

SAMHSA is seeking public comment to inform the development, implementation, and oversight of an independent accreditation system for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion (CCBHC-E) grant recipients. The agency intends to establish a process for evaluating and approving accrediting bodies, transition certain CCBHC-E grant recipients to independent accreditation, develop a federal oversight framework, and provide technical assistance to states, providers, and accrediting organizations. The input received will help design an accreditation system that promotes quality, reduces administrative burden, and supports consistent national standards. Comments are requested by July 27, 2026.

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