Maryland § 15-1102

§ 15-1102.

    (a)    The Department shall ensure that care coordinators delivering services under the 1915(i) model or a mental health case management program receive training in the delivery of services under a high–fidelity wraparound model.

    (b)    The Department shall provide reimbursement for:

        (1)    Wraparound services delivered by care coordinators under a high–fidelity wraparound model under the 1915(i) model or a mental health case management program that is commensurate with industry standards for the reimbursement of the delivery of wraparound services;

        (2)    Intensive in–home services delivered by providers using family–centered treatment, functional family therapy, and other evidence–based practices under the 1915(i) model that is commensurate with industry standards for the reimbursement of the delivery of family–centered treatment, functional family therapy, and other evidence–based practices; and

        (3)    At least one pilot program utilizing value–based purchasing for case management services.

    (c)    Beginning in fiscal year 2024, the Behavioral Health Administration shall fund 100 slots in the mental health case management program for children or youth who are not eligible for program services and who are at risk of out–of–home placement.

    (d)    The Governor shall include in the annual operating budget bill the following amounts to fund customized goods and services for youth receiving services under the 1915(i) model or mental health case management program:

        (1)    $150,000 for fiscal year 2025;

        (2)    $250,000 for fiscal year 2026; and

        (3)    $350,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter.