G12 - New Jersey’s CCBHC Evolution: From Demonstration to Enduring Impact

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT

Location: Bluebird 3G

Join this 60-minute breakout showcasing New Jersey’s partnership between the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to navigate the CCBHC program transition from the federal demonstration to a sustainable state-plan model. Mercer and state leaders will share SPA-ready policy and financing strategies, certification and provider-readiness toolkits, claims/IT and quality measure templates, and a phased implementation roadmap. Attendees will leave with replicable, action-oriented resources and an implementation checklist to preserve access, align payment and clinical fidelity, and information on how to scale CCBHC impact beyond the federal demonstration.

Learning Objectives:

Identify SPA-ready policy framework and financing/rate strategies to preserve and grow the CCBHC model.
Explore key operational deliverables: policy manual, certification criteria and process, financing guidance, provider readiness, claims/IT alignment guidance, and quality measurement/reporting templates.
Discuss integral partnerships within and outside of state government, including those between the "Medicaid" and "Behavioral Health" agencies.

Disclosure(s):

Greg Lovell: No financial relationships to disclose

Toby Ramsdell, CPA MHM: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Greg Lovell

Assistant CFO
Division of Medial Assistance and Health Services, Department of Human Services
Trenton, New Jersey

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Toby Ramsdell, CPA MHM

Associate Consultant
Mercer
Atlanta, Georgia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose