JSGC Report on SUD Funding Recommends Greater Transparency in Reimbursement Rate Development Process
Jason Snyder
DDAP Announces Creation of Recovery Division
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the creation of a Recovery Division. The new division will be part of DDAP’s Bureau of County Program Oversight and will oversee the Regional Recovery Hubs as well as build relationships with local, regional, and state Recovery Community Organizations. The focus of the recovery hubs is to assess the needs and gaps of the counties they serve and provide technical assistance to existing recovery organizations to fill those gaps by providing a space for ideas, challenges, and successes to be shared.
You can email DDAP directly with any questions.
Shapiro Administration Strengthens Mental Health Parity Review for 2024 Health Plans
Pennsylvania Acting Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys announced today that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has strengthened its review of mental health and substance use disorder coverage in 2024 health plans. Insurers under PID regulation must file their plans with the Department for approval. Now, for 2024 filings, PID is enhancing its compliance review of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements to prevent potential violations before they have a chance to harm Pennsylvania consumers.
DDAP Responds to Ongoing Provider Requests for Staffing Ratio Regulation Changes With Reminder, Waiver Form
DDAP Provides Reminder on Extension of Regulatory Flexibilities Beyond End of PHE
DDAP Awards $6 Million in Funding to Fight Overdose Deaths in Underrepresented Communities
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced more than $6 million in grant funding for organizations to establish or expand substance use disorder (SUD) services, community outreach, and education to underrepresented communities struggling with the opioid overdose crisis.
In 2020, overdose death rates increased 39 percent for Black Pennsylvanians, compared to 2019. In 2021, Black Pennsylvanians died from an overdose at a rate that was nearly two times higher than white Pennsylvanians.
Those eligible for this funding included organizations that provide services, outreach, and/or education to communities of color and promote access to harm reduction services, low-barrier SUD and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery and peer supports, and/or offender reentry supports.
Through this funding award, 19 organizations are receiving grants up to $400,000 for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Funds shall be applied toward a range of activities, including construction and building infrastructure, staffing, and evidence-based programming.
DDAP Names New Deputy Secretary
SAMHSA Revises OTP Take-Home Medication Flexibilities Guidance, DDAP Concurs
Legislative Proposal for Commission to Review SUD, MH Treatment Regulatory Burdens
HRSA Grant Available to Establish Rural BH Services for Children, Adolescents
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