DHCS Updates BHSA County Policy Manual

On June 30, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) posted an updated Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) County Policy Manual.

The updates include content originally put forth during the public comment period for Module 3, and are intended to provide guidance and timelines for counties as they prepare their Integrated Plans and Phase 1 Performance Measures.

Of note, the updated BHSA County Policy Manual still requires counties to submit a draft Integrated Plan by March 31, 2026, followed by the final Integrated Plan due June 30, 2026.

The full Policy Manual can be viewed on the portal webpage developed by DHCS.