§ 12-8-6.5-7 — Written memorandum of understanding; division of mental health and addiction

Indiana § 12-8-6.5-7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 8: ADMINISTERING FAMILY AND SOCIAL
• Ch. 6.5: Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

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The office and the division of mental health
and addiction shall develop a written memorandum of understanding
that provides the following:
(1) Program responsibilities for the provision of care and
treatment for individuals with a mental illness.
(2) Responsibilities to educate and inform vendors of the proper
billing procedures.
(3) Responsibilities in administering the state plan.
(4) Responsibilities for Medicaid fiscal and quality accountability
and audits for mental health services.
(5) That the division shall recommend options and services to be
reimbursed under the state plan.
(6) That the office and the division agree that, within the limits of
42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., individuals with a mental illness cannot
be excluded from services on the basis of diagnosis unless these
services are otherwise provided and reimbursed under the state
plan.
(7) That the office shall seek review and comment from the
division before the adoption of rules or standards that may affect
the service, programs, or providers of medical assistance services
for individuals with a mental illness.
(8) That the division shall develop rate setting policies for
medical assistance services for individuals with a mental illness.
(9) Policies to facilitate communication between the office and
the division.
(10) Any additional provisions that enhance communication
between the office and the division or facilitate more efficient or
effective delivery of mental health services.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.18.