Guide to Medicaid Managed Care Contracting

The National Council for Behavioral Health has released an advocacy guide, Medicaid Managed Care Contracting, to provide community behavioral health providers and associations talking points and sample contract language to use with their state Medicaid agency to ensure Medicaid managed care will enhance behavioral health access.  Even though provider associations cannot engage directly in contract negotiations between states and managed care organizations, they are able to influence state policies and regulations. The guide’s talking points can also be used to strengthen advocacy efforts with state agencies. Access the full guide!