EPI-CAL
What does EPI-CAL stand for?
What is Early Psychosis Intervention – California (EPI-CAL).
What does BH-Connect stand for?
What is Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment
What does BHSA stand for?
What is Behavioral Health Services Act
True/False - All counties must execute a DUA through EPI-CAL to collect data.
False
Is BH-Connect mandatory for counties?
No
What is the EIF submission deadline?
What is March 31st, 2026
What are the fidelity benchmarks?
What is Baseline, Minimum, Full
Can a county bill the bundled Medi-Cal rate for an EBP without opting in to cover that EBP under BH-CONNECT?
No, counties must opt to cover the EBP to claim the bundled Medi-Cal rate for that EBP.
When do counties need to begin offering CSC under BHSA?
What is July 1, 2026
When do all baseline fidelity assessments need to be completed by?
What is December 2027
Are the BH-Connect billing rates visible to the public?
Yes
Are there any exemptions for small counties for CSC for FEP implementation?
No
Other than the FEPS 1.1, what is being assessed in the Fidelity Assessment Process?
What is Training Completion, Implementation of Beehive, Implementation of a Services User Feedback process.
T/F: Counties are not allowed to opt out of BH-CONNECT once opted in
False
What other entities are able to submit an EIF?
What is Tri-City and Berkeley.