10 Colo. Code Regs. § 2505-10-8.7521
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7521 - Expressive Therapy- Art, Music, Play Therapy8.7521.AExpressive Therapy Eligibility1. Expressive Therapy is a covered benefit available to Members enrolled in the HCBS Children's with Life Limiting Illness Waiver.8.7521.BExpressive Therapy Definition1. Expressive Therapy means creative art, music or play therapy which provides Members the ability to express their medical situation creatively and kinesthetically for the purpose of allowing the Member to express feelings of isolation, to improve communication skills, to decrease emotional suffering due to health status, and to develop coping skills.8.7521.CExpressive Therapy Inclusions1. Expressive Therapy may be provided in an individual or group setting.8.7521.DExpressive Therapy Exclusions and Limitations1. Expressive Therapy is limited to the Member's assessed need up to a maximum of 39 hours per annual support plan year.8.7521.EExpressive Therapy Provider Agency Requirements1. Individuals providing Expressive Therapy shall enroll with the fiscal agent or be employed by a Medicaid enrolled home health or hospice Agency. a. Individuals providing Expressive Therapy delivering art or play therapy services shall meet the requirements for individuals providing Therapeutic Life Limiting Illness Support services and shall have at least one year of experience in the provision of art or play therapy to pediatric/adolescent Members.b. Individuals providing Expressive Therapy delivering music therapy services shall hold a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Music Therapy, maintain certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists, and have at least one year of experience in the provision of music therapy to pediatric/adolescent Members.47 CR 03, February 10, 2024, effective 3/16/202447 CR 21, November 10, 2024, effective 11/30/2024