Organizational Member Benefits: Joining
our Association provides access to an extensive range of tools, resources,
networks, and support aimed at helping your team and organization flourish
while meeting the diverse needs of your clients and community.- Our CBHA Community: Become part of a vibrant and growing network of behavioral health organizations dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality mental health and substance use services to clients across Illinois.
- Increased Funding: CBHA, in collaboration with our industry partners, has achieved a significant milestone by securing over $200 million in permanent increases to Medicaid reimbursement rates. This achievement underscores our commitment to enhancing financial sustainability and supporting quality care delivery across the behavioral health sector.
- Communication: As a member, you'll stay informed with timely updates on state and federal programs and services, appropriations and funiding opportunities, legislative and regulatory developments, meetings, and conferences.
- Exclusive Meetings and Trainings: Participate in monthly district meetings, statewide calls, and specialized trainings addressing key industry topics.
- Member Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates at CBHA-sponsored events and savings on services through strategic partnerships.
- Website: Access to members-only webpages and individual
staff profiles.
- Participation in our Board of Directors and Voting Privileges: Vote in elections and contribute to decision-making
processes.Organizational Member staff may also be eligible to
hold a seat on the Board of Directors. This opportunity allows direct
involvement in governance and decision-making processes within the
organization.
- Billing Support: Receive assistance with billing issues and payment delays. CBHA has a proven track record of success, having assisted members in recovering millions of dollars and resolving various billing challenges promptly.
- CBHA Consultants: CBHA takes pride in its team of consultants who are recognized as top experts in Medicaid policy and legislative affairs within our state. Their expertise allows CBHA to navigate complex Medicaid regulations, advocate effectively for policy changes that benefit members, and address emerging issues affecting behavioral health providers.
- Shaping Behavioral Health Policy Through
Legislative Leadership:CBHA plays
a pivotal role in legislative advocacy by actively drafting, negotiating,
and championing legislation each year to address the specific needs and
challenges faced by our members in the behavioral health sector. This
proactive approach ensures that the legislative agenda is driven directly
by CBHA members, reflecting their firsthand experiences and priorities.
- Budget Analysis & Legislative Roundup: CBHA provides its members with a valuable service by offering a comprehensive analysis after each legislative session in Illinois. This analysis is designed to keep members informed about important developments and changes in the behavioral health landscape, ensuring they have the knowledge needed to navigate and respond effectively to regulatory and policy shifts.
- Executive Branch Advocacy: CBHA
engages in regular advocacy efforts with key agencies and officials within the
executive branch of our state. These efforts include meetings with leaders such
as the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, representatives from Healthcare and
Family Services, the Divisions of Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention
and Recovery, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation), and other pertinent agencies. The
objective of these engagements is to collaboratively address administrative
challenges and other barriers that may hinder CBHA members' ability to
effectively serve their clients and communities. By fostering these
relationships and advocating for improved policies and practices, CBHA strives
to enhance the operational environment for behavioral health providers across
the state.
- Comprehensive Representation: CBHA actively participates in a wide array of committees, workgroups, task forces, and other bodies where our members' voices are represented and heard. This extensive involvement allows us to advocate effectively for the interests and needs of behavioral health providers. Additionally, we regularly submit public comments on state and federal rules and regulations that affect our members, ensuring that their perspectives are considered in policymaking processes. Our commitment to engagement across these platforms strengthens our advocacy efforts and promotes positive outcomes for the behavioral health sector.
Participation
in CBHA Committees: CBHA offers opportunities for participation in various internal committees dedicated to addressing critical issues within the behavioral health industry. These committees serve as platforms where providers can share experiences, connect with industry colleagues, and collaborate on solutions.
- Annual Spring Advocacy Day: In collaboration with industry allies, CBHA hosts an annual Advocacy Day, a pivotal event where members engage directly with legislators to advocate for critical issues impacting the behavioral health sector.
- Discount Access to CBHACon: CBHA offers discounted access to CBHACon, our premier community behavioral health conference held annually in December. This event gathers hundreds of providers, state officials, vendors, advocates, and stakeholders from across the state. CBHACon serves as a platform to highlight innovation, providers networking opportunities, training and education, and policy and field updates.
To become an Organizational Member, please
complete this electronic form and return to Blanca Campos at bcampos@cbha.net.
If you have not yet received the Dues Assessment
Schedule, please reach out to Blanca Campos.
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