What happens if my state cannot submit Basic Client Information (BCI) and State Hospital Readmission (SHR) data by the due date?

All states and territories must submit annual data on or about December 1 of each reporting year. This is required by Title XIX, Part B, Subpart III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §300x–52(a)). 

Under extenuating circumstances, special requests for extensions to submit the required data may be granted. Requests for extensions are not encouraged. Any granted extensions for data submissions are not guaranteed. 

Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to enforcement actions. This could result in suspension or reduction of block grant payments, as stipulated in 42 U.S.C. 300x-55. 

If you are a state or a State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) in need of help, please contact the Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS) program office. You can call the BHSIS office toll-free at 1-833-888-1553 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET) or email FindTreatment@samhsa.hhs.gov.