Agency
Department of Medical Assistance Services
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services

General Notice
Notice of Public Comment Period: Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST)
Date Posted: 6/9/2026
Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Submitted to Registrar for publication: YES
21 Day Comment Forum is underway. Began on 6/9/2026 and will end on 6/30/2026   [5 comments]

DMAS is seeking public comment on a new behavioral health service, Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST). 

DMAS appreciates the comments received during previous public comment periods and is seeking public comment on a revised draft CPST service description available here

A summary of changes made to the previous draft is located here: https://dmas.virginia.gov/media/bxghavpo/dmas-community-psychiatric-support-and-treatment_community-draft-policy_change-summary_06082026.pdf.

Additional information on Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign is available on the DMAS website at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/benefits-services-for-providers/behavioral-health/medicaid-behavioral-health-services-redesign/"


Contact Information
Name / Title: Syreeta Stewart  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: 600 E. Broad St., Suite 1300
Richmond, 23219
Email Address: Syreeta.Stewart@dmas.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)298-3863    FAX: (804)786-1680    TDD: (800)343-0634