Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200285

Alaska Department of Health Proposes New Payment System for Behavioral Health Clinics

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes by the Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, to implement a new payment system for certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs): - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - Scope of Change: - Amends Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code (7 AAC 150 and 7 AAC 160.900) - Establishes a new prospective payment system (PPS) for CCBHCs - Adopts the Certified Clinic PPS-3 Methodology as outlined in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory change - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to CCBHCs participating in a federal demonstration program under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 - Requires compliance with CMS guidance for the CCBHC Demonstration PPS - Aims to align Medicaid payments with actual costs of integrated behavioral health services - Supports objectives to improve crisis mental health services and care for armed forces and veterans - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The Department of Health in Alaska proposes regulatory changes to the prospective payment system by adding a certified community behavioral health clinic. The changes include adding a new section to the payment system methodology for certified behavioral health clinics participating in a federal demonstration program and adopting relevant CMS guidance by reference. The proposal aims to implement a facility-specific, cost-based reimbursement methodology to better align Medicaid payments with behavioral health service costs. Public comments are invited until October 30, 2026, with a hearing scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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