Establish County Plan Requirements Clause Samples

Establish County Plan Requirements. DMH establishes the criteria for the Plans based on priorities set forth in the Act and input from the other Parties to this MOU. Plan requirements are to be set forth in regulation. Section 5898 Section 5848 (c) Only the DMH has the authority to promulgate regulations for the implementation of the Act including Plan structure, priorities and criteria for funding. The DMH annually informs Counties of the amount of funds available according to the allocation formula currently in place. The DMH evaluates the capacity of each county to provide for the planned services before approving a funding request. With regard to Prevention and Early Intervention as well as Innovation, MHSOAC has a unique role in approving plan expenditures for these elements before they can be funded. However, the development of the requirements for these elements of the Plans still falls within and is subject to the regulatory authority of DMH. Section 5848 (c) The MHSOAC has authority to increase the State allocation of funds for Prevention and Early Intervention programs if it “determines that all counties are receiving all necessary funds for services to severely mentally ill persons.” Section 5892 (a)