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R -- REVIEW OF STATE MEDICAID PROGRAMS TO ASSESS COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE NEEDS POC Sheri Kretschmaier, Contract Specialist, 301-443-2475, Margaret Kelly, Contracting Officer, 301-443-2475 E-MAIL: Program Support Center, skretschmaier@psc.dhhs.gov. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), SAMHSA, through the General Acquisitions Branch, PSC plans to award a sole source simplified acquisition to Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law in Washington, DC to update CMHS knowledge about Medicaid-funded community based mental health services for children. With the passage of State Child Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), in August 1997, it is important to have information on how states are using Medicaid to fund 1) basic inpatient and outpatient mental health service for all children, 2) specialized community-based wrap around services for children with serious emotional disturbance and 3) family-centered support services.Anticipated award date is July 17, 1998. No solicitation is available. See Numbered Note: 22. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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