The department and the department of health care policy and financing shall explore funding options for the program and improving access to mental health consultants, including access to various funding sources, as well as the children's basic health plan, article 8 of title 25.5, and the state medical assistance program, articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5. On or before January 1, 2023, the departments shall report on any identified funding options to the joint budget committee of the general assembly as necessary thereafter, in accordance with section 24-1-136.Amended by 2022 Ch. 123, §3, eff. 7/1/2022.Added by 2021 Ch. 362, §13, eff. 6/28/2021.L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-137), ch. 2366, p. 2366, § 13, effective June 28.This section is similar to former § 26-6.5-407 as it existed prior to 2022. For the short title ('Behavioral Health Recovery Act of 2021') and the legislative declaration in SB 21-137, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 362, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.