Mont. Code § 53-21-1403

Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 53-21-1403 - Crisis stabilization services - requirements
(1) In order to qualify for reimbursement under this part, crisis stabilization services must be delivered in a safe environment to an individual in crisis as required under this section.
(2) Crisis stabilization services must:
(a) be delivered by an individual or facility that is enrolled with the department to provide services under this part;
(b) be provided in accordance with a plan for crisis stabilization that meets requirements established by the department by rule;
(c) include a plan for appropriate followup care; and
(d) be medically necessary mental health services that:
(i) are delivered in direct response to a crisis in an effort to stabilize the individual in crisis;
(ii) provide diagnostic clarity;
(iii) are designed to treat symptoms that can be improved during the presumptive eligibility period; and
(iv) provide an appropriate alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
(3) Crisis stabilization services include but are not limited to:
(a) two psychiatric diagnostic interview examinations during the crisis stabilization period;
(b) coordination of care as defined by the department by rule;
(c) individual psychotherapy;
(d) family psychotherapy conducted with or without the patient;
(e) one-to-one community-based psychiatric rehabilitation and support; and
(f) crisis management services as defined by the department by rule.

§ 53-21-1403, MCA

Added by Laws 2013, Ch. 201, Sec. 3, eff. 7/1/2013.