Update on 872 Commission's Pending Decisions
May 8, 2024
During the last legislative session, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Legislature launched the 872 Commission to guide major investments in Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities care system.
After nearly a year of work, the Commission is now approaching the release of its draft recommendations.
What’s Coming Next
The forthcoming recommendations are expected to be largely based on proposals discussed by consultants and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) during the April 22–23 872 Commission meeting.
You can review the full reports and PowerPoint presentations from that meeting here:
https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/CommissionMaterials
Video Overview of Key Recommendations
Because the materials from the April meeting are extensive, we created a 16-slide video to help explain the major recommendations discussed during the April 22–23 meeting.
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FgmJFW7PF4
Share Your Input with the 872 Commission
We strongly encourage Montanans to take a moment to share their perspectives on where the Commission should prioritize investments.
You can submit your input directly to the 872 Commission here:
https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/Commission
Looking Ahead
We are grateful to the Governor, the Legislature, and the 872 Commission for their continued work. We are hopeful these recommendations will translate into meaningful improvements for:
Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems
The people and families who rely on these services
The professionals who work within these systems
Thank you,
Matt Kuntz
Executive Director
NAMI Montana