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Check Member Eligibility:
Enrolled providers must confirm that individuals have specific coverage types before rendering any Medicaid or CHP+ services or submitting claims. Providers may now see a new “coverage” type called “BHA Benefit Plan '' and “BHAB,” which are part of a BHA program utilizing the Colorado interChange system. The “BHA Benefit Plan” and “BHAB” do not indicate Health First Colorado eligibility.
Get Training:
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, operated by Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA), is known nationally for its work regarding people with behavioral health needs involved in the criminal justice system. They are offering four learning collaboratives on the following topics with applications due on Feb. 26, 2024:
- Creating and Enhancing Community-Level Partnerships Among First Responders and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
- Diversion and Support for Transition-Age Youth
- Implementing Risk-Need-Responsivity Principles in Adult Drug Courts and Reentry Programs
- Trauma-Informed Treatment Courts
*These trainings are not required by HCPF.
Connect to Resources:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that chronic pain co-occurs with behavioral health conditions and that individuals with chronic pain also are at increased risk for suicidal ideation and behaviors.
In partnership with the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and Board-certified pain specialists, Health First Colorado offers additional education, resources and
ongoing clinical support to Medicaid-enrolled providers managing the needs of HCBS
members who experience chronic pain. To submit a referral, please contact the Chronic Pain Referral Coordinator at judy.shepard@state.co.us.
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