New HCAI Funding Opportunity Launches 6/1/26 – Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program (MBH-RRP)
| Date: | May 20, 2026 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) |
| To: | Health Plan All Practitioners and Behavioral Health Providers |
| Type: | Informational/Educational |
| Subject: | New HCAI Funding Opportunity Launches 6/1/26 – Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program (MBH-RRP) |
| Business: | Medi-Cal Managed Care |
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is offering the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Recruitment and Retention Program (MBH-RRP) as part of the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Workforce Initiative.
The goal of the MBH-RRP is to provide recruitment and retention bonuses, supervision support for pre-licensure and pre-certification practitioners, and certification/licensure and training supports with the aim of recruiting and retaining behavioral health practitioners to serve the Medi-Cal population.
The MBH-RRP allows eligible organizations to apply for funding to support:
- Up to $20,000 recruitment bonuses
- Up to $4,000 retention bonuses
- Up to $50,000 recruitment bonuses per individual student in final training year
- Up to $1,500 per practitioner for licensure/certification
- Up to $35,000 per year for supervision
- Backfill funds to support evidence-based practice training
Why Apply?
- Recruit and retain qualified behavioral health professionals
- Receive financial support for staffing
- Strengthen your ability to serve vulnerable communities
Who Should Apply?
- This program is open to behavioral health provider organizations that serve Medi-Cal populations and are dedicated to strengthening the behavioral health workforce. Visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives /behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhrrp/ for more information on eligible sites.
How to Apply?
- Visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhrrp/ or scan the QR code on the flyer below to apply starting June 1, 2026.
HCAI Flyer: https://hcai.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBH-RRP-Flyer-2.pdf
HCAI Contact Info:
- Email: MBHRRP@hcai.ca.gov
- Phone: 916-326-3899
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit the HCAI website:
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhrrp/
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website www.hpsj-mvhp.org
