Local behavioral health clinics could get a much needed financial
boost under AB 847, which was sent to the Governor on March 28.
The bill is intended to improve mental health services
furnished by certified community behavioral health clinics to
Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
It would require the California Department of Public
Health to participate in demonstration programs administered by
the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and it would also
appropriate $1 million from the state’s administrative portion of
Mental Health Services Act to develop a competitive proposal.
CSAC recognizes the importance of improving access to mental
health services at community behavioral health clinics and
maintained a support in concept position on AB 847.
