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

General Notice
Notice of Public Comment Period: Transition from legacy Community Mental Health Rehabilitative Service (CMHRS) to Collaborative Behavioral Health Service (CBHS)
Date Posted: 10/6/2026
Expiration Date: 4/6/2027
Submitted to Registrar for publication: YES
14 Day Comment Forum closed. Began on 10/6/2026 and ended 10/20/2026   [4 comments]

As part of Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Redesign, DMAS is seeking public comment on the plan to transition members from a legacy Community Mental Health Rehabilitative Service (CMHRS) to a new Collaborative Behavioral Health Service (CBHS) effective July 1, 2027.

A draft of the Member Transition Plan is located:  here

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