Resolve, To Support The Full Implementation Of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics In The State

This resolution provides $1 million annually for two years to support Maine's five certified community behavioral health clinics participating in a federal Medicaid program. It directly affects these clinics by funding critical staff hiring and wage increases for clinical positions (raising wages to 125% of the state median wage) and administrative roles (to 100% of median wage). The funding specifically enhances the state's clinic rate methodology to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services in local communities. The resolution was enacted as an emergency to meet a federal program deadline before the 90-day legislative window expired.