GenIC #59 (Revision): Medicaid Section 1115 Severe Mental Illness and Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance Demonstrations

Attachment 12.i. IMD and CMHC Provider Stakeholder Interview Thank You Email

To: IMD or CMHC leader

CC: RTI SMI Team Lead

Subject: RTI International Evaluation of Section 1115 Serious Mental Illness/Serious Emotional Disturbance Demonstrations

Dear [NAME OF PARTCIPANT(S)—Dr. Smith, Mr. Jones, and Ms. Johnson]:

Thank you again for taking the time to meet with us and share information about your organization’s experience with the section 1115 SMI/SED demonstration in your state and how you deliver care to Medicaid beneficiaries. Information from these conversations will help CMS understand the effectiveness of the demonstrations to increase access to mental health treatment. Your insights will be used by policymakers as well as other Medicaid programs in improving Medicaid mental health services and developing resources and supports for providers.

[INCLUDE THIS TEXT ONLY IF PARTICIPANTS OFFERED TO SEND RESOURCES:

During the interview you mentioned sending us [NAME RESOURCE(S)]. Could you send those to us at your earliest convenience?]

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any follow-up questions or reflections. Thank you again!

Sincerely,

[INTERVIEW LEAD]