Mental Health Clinic Program Again Loses Funding Without Extension

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program lost its funding Friday (Sept. 13) for the second time this year after a short-term extension lapsed, threatening access to medication-assisted treatment and the jobs of those who work at these clinics, according to patient advocates. The program gives clinics in eight states that provide mental health care and substance use disorder services enhanced Medicaid reimbursement. While the funding has been repeatedly extended in short stints this year to avoid running out,...