N.D. Admin. Code 75-09.1-11-02

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 75-09.1-11-02 - Application for program participation in the substance use disorder treatment voucher system

The department shall approve or deny a program's application within twenty working days of receipt of a complete application. The department may declare an application withdrawn if an applicant fails to submit all required documentation within sixty days of the department's notification to the applicant that the application is incomplete. A complete application includes:

1. A signed application in the form and manner prescribed by the department;

2. A signed agreement pursuant to section 75-09.1-11-05;

3. Receipt of the program's policies:

a. Ensuring compliance with this chapter;

b. Ensuring that a screening is completed to determine an individual's need for further assessment of a substance use disorder;

c. Ensuring that a screening is completed to determine financial eligibility consistent with the individual eligibility criteria in subsection 5 of section 75-09.1-11-07;

d. Defining specific ASAM level of care services provided through the substance use disorder treatment voucher system;

e. Ensuring that only appropriately licensed or certified staff are providing the specific level of care service that is being reimbursed through the voucher system;

f. Identifying services based on best practice, including individualized, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered programming for reimbursement through the substance use disorder voucher system;

g. Defining specific procedures to ensure reporting of process measures and outcomes measures consistent with department requirements;

h. Defining and developing specific procedures to ensure timely and accurate billing for services qualifying for reimbursement through the voucher system;

i. Defining procedures allowing the department access to records; and

j. Ensuring the reporting of any change in licensing status to the department; and

4. A completed assessment of need and receipt of approval from the department for an out-of-state program located within a bordering state.

N.D. Admin Code 75-09.1-11-02

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-361, July 2016, effective 7/1/2016.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-385, July 2022, effective 7/1/2022.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-42