Top 6 Application Questions

• Are all services on the Service Unit Definitions available to us?

  Not necessarily. Some services require prior approval; those are identified in the instructions. Some services have license and documentation requirements that are not a fit for all agencies. If you propose a service not in your current contract, the reasons should be explained using data.

• We expect more clients in the coming year. Will increases be considered?

  Your proposal should explain the need with quantitative and clinical data. Explain your ability to provide services that respond to the data you provided. Funding decisions will consider the availability of CMHF funds.

• This year my agency would like to shift services from individual therapy to group therapy. Is this acceptable?

  Any major year-to-year change in your Expenditure Plan should be explained in the proposal. Using your question as an example, your rationale should provide data explaining the need for the change, plus how clients’ individual therapy needs would be met if those services were reduced.

• How recent does our Certificate of Good Standing need to be?

  Current as of the date of application. This document certifies that your agency is registered with the Secretary of State to do business in Missouri. The copy you upload in your application does not need to be certified.

• Are there word limits for narrative questions?

  Any questions with word or character limits are noted in the application. For all questions, brief answers are preferred. We are not looking for details beyond what is asked in the question. If we need more information, we will ask for it later.

• Can we raise our case support unit cost to the higher case management unit cost?

  This requires prior approval because case management has defining criteria. The new unit cost takes effect once the new service is approved. We are happy to work with agencies interested in developing this service tier.