The intervention included enhanced behavioral, medical, and dental services that augmented participants’ standard county health benefits. Services included treatment for chemical dependence, psychological and neuropsychological assessments, and prescription medications above the three-per-month Medicaid limit. The intervention eliminated co-payments for prescription drugs and outpatient services and improved participants’ access to mental health services. Intervention participants also received case management that included developing an individual employment plan, advocacy, direct services (such as treatment for chemical dependence, expanded dental coverage, medical transportation, improved access to mental health services, and a subsidized health club membership), service coordination, and assistance connecting to other community resources. Participants in the intervention received services for two years. The intervention served people with low income who had a behavioral health diagnosis and were working at least part time. It was implemented in Harris County, TX, which includes Houston.
DMIE provided enhanced health care services and case management, to help adults with low income who have behavioral health disabilities maintain independence and gain employment.