Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 1155.35 - Payment conditions for EBT delivered through individual services, ABA services or group services(a) Payment will be made to a licensed IBHS agency for EBT delivered through individual services, ABA services or group services if the following conditions are met: (1) There is a written order for EBT that meets the requirements of §§ 1155.32(a)(1), 1155.33(a)(1) or 1155.34(a)(1) (relating to payment conditions for individual services; payment conditions for ABA services; and payment conditions for group services).(2) A face-to-face assessment has been completed by an individual with the qualifications required by the EBT within 15 days of the initiation of the services and prior to completing the ITP in accordance with § 5240.102 (relating to assessment and individual treatment plan) or a face-to-face assessment has been reviewed and updated within 12 months of the previous face-to-face assessment.(3) The assessment and all updates have been signed by the staff person who completed the assessment.(4) An ITP based upon the assessment and the written order for services has been completed within 30 days of the initiation of services in accordance with § 5240.102 or an ITP has been reviewed and updated within 6 months of the previous ITP.(5) The ITP and all updates have been reviewed and signed by the youth, young adult, or parent or legal guardian of the child or youth, the staff person who completed the ITP and an individual who meets the qualifications of a clinical director in § 5240.12 (relating to staff qualifications).(6) For continued EBT, a child, youth or young adult shall have an order written within 12 months of the initiation of the continued services that complies with §§ 1155.32(a)(1)(ii)-(iv), 1155.33(a)(1)(ii)-(iv) or 1155.34(a)(1)(ii)-(iv).(7) The IBHS agency or the individual providing the EBT has certification or licensure from the National certification organization or entity that developed or owns the EBT.(8) Services are delivered in accordance with the specific EBT.(b) Payment will be made to a licensed IBHS agency for EBT delivered through individual services, ABA services or group services for up to 45 days after initiation of services, if an ITP has not yet been completed but there is a written order for services that complies with subsection (a)(1) and there is a treatment plan for the EBT provided. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5240.101 (relating to EBT initiation requirements).