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On September 16, 2020, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a webinar for counties and providers about the requirements to become an enrolled Medi-Cal behavioral health provider through the Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) portal. The webinar will include comprehensive information about the provider enrollment processes for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Drug-Medi-Cal (DMC), and will address Cures Act SMHS requirements to enroll licensed staff and certain facilities. This additional webinar was scheduled in response to comments and questions received related to the requirements.
The webinar information is below, followed by descriptions of those who should attend:
DHCS Behavioral Health Provider Enrollment Webinar: Enrolling as a Specialty Mental Health Services or Drug Medi-Cal Provider Wednesday, September 16, 2020 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. PDT Please register in advance for the webinar at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5157997470556434189
Training Description DHCS’ Provider Enrollment, Behavioral Health Licensing and Certification, Audits & Investigations, and Medi-Cal Behavioral Health divisions will each present information on the various requirements. In addition, the presentation will cover the following topics:
Time will be allotted for a question and answer session.
If you are unable to attend this webinar, there will be one more opportunity this year. A registration link will be sent in advance of this meeting:
Who Should Attend?
Note: The following SMHS provider types do NOT need to enroll since they are not currently required to enroll in fee-for-service: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (intern), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (intern), Associate Clinical Social Worker (intern), Psychiatric Technician, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Vocational Nurse, Psychologist Associate (intern), and Registered Vocational Nurse.