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Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP) to Replace SHP Clear Pricing Project (CPP)

NCPA previously reported that the State Health Plan (SHP) announced plans to end the Clear Pricing Project (CPP) on December 31, 2025, as part of its efforts to stabilize the $507M deficit. SHP has created a behavioral health focused replacement called the Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP).

BHAP will take effect on 1/1/2026 and includes a custom fee schedule for psychotherapy, evaluation and management, and psychological testing, set at 140% of current year Medicare rates. TMS codes are set at Aetna Market Fee Schedule (AMFS) rates.

If you are a current CPP provider or participate in the SHP network, you must opt into BHAP before 12/2/2025. If you enroll after that date, the BHAP fee schedule will take effect 30 calendar days after you sign the amendment online.

If choose not to enroll in BHAP, you will remain in network for SHP and be reimbursed at your standard Aetna contract rates.  NCPA recommends that members review their Aetna fee schedules to determine if the BHAP rates would be more favorable. 

Click here for the BHAP FAQs.

Current CCP providers my have received this letter. 

Additional Information

• Aetna SHP site for providers Go.Aetna.com/ncshp
• SHP provider site (includes their 2026 benefit plan comparison): shpnc.gov/nc-state-health-plan-network