Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
Board
Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
chapter
Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services [12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action Mental Health Skill-building Services
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 7/27/2016
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7/27/16  7:43 pm
Commenter: Pat McCallum, M.A., QMHP-A

3-hour Cap
 

Although clinicians can often successfully address and provide mental health skill building services to clients within a 3-hour time frame, there are often instances when a 5-hour session is necessary.  Limiting services to 3-hours is both unfair to clinicians who are creating breakthroughs, and clients who often need more time and support to attain their mental health goals.

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