FY2025-Annual-Report

8 Meeting Challenges Head On NJAMHAA’s leadership in meeting challenges head on in FY2025 has been nonstop and successful on many fronts. In the face of one of the most fiscally challenging budget years, the maintenance of funding for both children’s and adults’ behavioral health services in the Governor’s proposed budget is significant, and NJAMHAA’s advocacy is ongoing to seek additional investments in the final budget. Funding to fill the gap left by the reduced federal match for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) that will take effect on October 1st was another important budget success. Other highlights include the noteworthy policy changes for the transition to Medicaid managed care, which have been impactful, and the 18-month extension of parity reimbursement for telehealth services. Unfortunately, some of the greatest challenges NJAMHAA members will ever face may occur in FY2026, as the impact of federal cuts and changes to Medicaid and other safety net programs are felt; the carve-in transition period for outpatient services ends; and the phase-in of residential services and opioid treatment programs begins. Through it all, NJAMHAA will continue to advocate for rates and contracts that cover the full costs of providing care and for the policies, regulatory changes and innovative opportunities that members and those they serve need for success. The following pages are highlights of NJAMHAA’s successes in FY2025. Meeting Challenges Head On “ I’ve been a proud member of NJAMHAA since 1989. The reason I’ve been involved is because NJAMHAA gets the job done. They’re our voice in Trenton in good times and in bad. They are there for us when we need increases in funding, when we need to work on our workforce issues and in regards to regulatory issues. ” Bob Davison, MA, LPC Chief Executive Officer Mental Health Association