Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200195

Proposed Amendments to Alaska Mental Health Treatment Assistance Program Regulations

This notice announces proposed regulatory amendments by the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services regarding the Mental Health Treatment Assistance Program. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Family and Community Services - Scope of Proposed Changes: - Repeal, amend, and readopt sections of Title 7, Alaska Administrative Code (7 AAC 72.500 - 7 AAC 72.900) - Updates to the scope of services eligible for financial assistance - Changes to the application process and eligibility determinations - Clarification of reimbursement procedures for designated facilities - Refinement of definitions, including 'crisis stabilization center' - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement for goods or services - No products or services are being directly requested - Notable Requirements: - Public comment is invited on the proposed regulations - The changes are not expected to require increased appropriations

Description

The Department of Family and Community Services proposes changes to regulations governing the Mental Health Treatment Assistance Program in Alaska. The changes include repealing, amending, and readopting various sections of Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code to update provisions related to financial assistance services, application processes, eligibility decisions, and definitions. The department invites written comments on the proposed regulation changes, which must be received by October 30, 2026. The proposed changes are not expected to require increased appropriation.

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