The MPS joined several other mental health advocates in signing onto a letter sending comments pertaining to COMAR 10.63 Draft Proposed Regulations. The letter notes several concerns including some of the new requirements and standards for programs are not currently reimbursed by Maryland Medicaid, such as case management and family services in substance use disorder intensive outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization (PHP) programs. In addition, the letter urged the Department to continue to evaluate gaps in the continuum of care, both in these regulations and in available facilities and programs. The letter stressed that the full continuum of MH and SUD services must be available to individuals of all ages and encouraged the Department to pay particular attention to what services may be unavailable for youth and adolescents, including residential MH and SUD treatment. Please click here to read the letter in its entirety.