26B-5-612. Integrated behavioral health care grant program.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 26B-5-612
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“Integrated behavioral health care services” means coordinated physical and behavioral health care services for one patient. |
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“Local mental health authority” means a local mental health authority described in Section 17-43-301. |
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“Project” means a project described in Subsection (2). |
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Before July 1 of each year, the department shall issue a request for proposals in accordance with this section to award a grant to a local mental health authority for development or expansion of a project to provide effective delivery of integrated behavioral health care services. |
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To be considered for a grant award under Subsection (2), a local mental health authority shall submit an application to the department that:
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explains the benefits of integrated behavioral health care services to a patient who is receiving mental health or substance use disorder treatment; |
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describes the local mental health authority’s operational plan for delivery of integrated behavioral health care services under the proposed project and any data or evidence-based practices supporting the likely success of the operational plan; |
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includes:
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the number of patients to be served by the local mental health authority’s proposed project; and |
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the cost of the local mental health authority’s proposed project; and |
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provides details regarding:
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any plan to use funding sources in addition to the grant award under this section for the local mental health authority’s proposed project; |
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any existing or planned contracts or partnerships between the local mental health authority and other individuals or entities to develop or implement the local mental health authority’s proposed project; and |
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the sustainability and reliability of the local mental health authority’s proposed project. |
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In evaluating a local mental health authority’s application under Subsection (3) to determine the grant award under Subsection (2), the department shall consider:
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how the local mental health authority’s proposed project will ensure effective provision of integrated behavioral health care services; |
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the cost of the local mental health authority’s proposed project; |
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the extent to which any existing or planned contracts or partnerships or additional funding sources described in the local mental health authority’s application are likely to benefit the proposed project; and |
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the sustainability and reliability of the local mental health authority’s proposed project. |
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Before July 1, 2025, the department shall report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee regarding:
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any knowledge gained or obstacles encountered in providing integrated behavioral health care services under each project; |
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data gathered in relation to each project; and |
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recommendations for expanding a project statewide. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
