Ann Tucker
- Jan 6
- 1 min read

Biden Admin Releases Policies on Mental Health and SUD Care Access in 2024

HHS (12/12) –– The Biden Admin has released the 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule, [...] to expand access to care for low-income and medically underserved populations by establishing two new major essential community provider (ECP) categories for Plan Year (PY) 2024 and beyond: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers and Mental Health Facilities. The rule also proposes to maintain the current overall 35% provider participation threshold and extend it to two major ECP categories: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Family Planning Providers. Read more

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