The Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) is an interagency effort of the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Its mission is to strengthen, expand, and integrate Massachusetts state services into a comprehensive, community-based system of care. This will ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in home, school, and community.
The Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) was created to implement the remedy in a class action law suit filed on behalf of MassHealth-enrolled children under the age of 21 with serious emotional disturbance (SED). more >
MBHP disseminates important information regarding policy changes, amendments to the MBHP Provider Manual, and more, via Provider Alerts. more >
This page provides information for CBHI providers, including Managed Care Entity (MCE) information and resources for Community Service Agencies (CSAs). more >
MBHP credentialing criteria details requirements that must be met for providers to become contracted with MBHP. more >
Medical necessity criteria guide providers in determining the appropriate level of care for MBHP Members. The criteria are designed to support the Member's stabilization and promote recovery from the symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders. more >
Performance specifications provide detailed information about required treatment components and related provider responsibilities for each level of CBHI care. more >
The Children's Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) service definitions define the service components billable in 15 minute increments. more>
CBHI trainings cover topics ranging from Infant/Childhood Mental Health 101 to reviews of medical necessity criteria for CBHI services. more >
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access (MABHA) website allows
anyone to search for available CBHI services, including In-Home
Therapy, Intensive Care Coordination, and others.
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