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Impact of potential federal funding cuts on reentry and ATI providers
3:25:39
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Council Member Justin Brannan raises concerns about potential federal cuts to Medicaid and other mental health funding, which could impact nonprofit providers offering reentry and discharge planning services. MOCJ representatives discuss their approach to this potential issue.
- MOCJ is monitoring the situation regarding potential federal funding cuts.
- They acknowledge that they likely wouldn't have enough funding to cover everything if cuts occur.
- MOCJ is working with providers to ensure they can maintain current service levels.
- When asked if they've requested more money from OMB, MOCJ states they're continuing to monitor the situation with providers.
Justin Brannan
3:25:39
So and in light of potential federal cuts to Medicaid and other federal mental health funding, which we know would directly impact the non profit providers who offer reentry and discharge planning and mental health related treatment.
3:25:53
Has Moch J considered enhancing funds for reentry in ATI providers?
Nora Daniel
3:26:01
So we know that we'll likely, I
Lisa Schreibersdorf
3:26:03
mean
Nora Daniel
3:26:03
we are monitoring the situation.
3:26:07
We likely would not have enough funding to be able to cover everything, but we're continuing to monitor.
Justin Brannan
3:26:12
Have you asked OMB for more money?
Nora Daniel
3:26:16
So we're continuing to monitor with our providers.
3:26:19
And our providers, working to work with them to make sure that they're able to maintain the levels of services that we have now.