Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
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Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
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Amount, Duration, and Scope of Medical and Remedial Care and Services [12 VAC 30 ‑ 50]
Action 2011 Mental Health Services Program Changes for Appropriate Utilization & Provider Qualifications
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/12/2013
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4/8/13  11:54 am
Commenter: Jo Viars, Mount Rogers Community Services Board

Proposed Mental Health Service Changes
 

12VAC30-50-226A:  "Activities of Daily Living" - should be expanded to include shopping, budgeting, meal planning, etc.,

12VAC30-50-226A:  "Certified Prescreener" - should be consistent with the Code of Virginia in clarifying this role is the responsibility of the CSB.BHA.

12VAC30-50-226A:  "Human Service Field" - should include Therapeutic Recreation.

12VAC30-50-226:  Day Treatment Services should allow LMHP-e (licensed eligible) to complete face-to-face assessments with approval from a LMHP.

12VAC30-50-226:  Intensive In-Home Services should allow LMHP-e (licensed eligible) to complete face-to-face assessments with approval from a LMHP.

12VAC30-50-226:  Crisis Intervention and Crisis Stabilization proposed requirements for "Registering" with DMAS should be allowed within a designated timeframe following the crisis intervention - after the assessment is completed.  Additional information/training will need to be provided.

CommentID: 28001