La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § XXXIII-12501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXXIII-12501 - Provider Responsibilities

A. Each provider of TGH services shall enter into a contract with one or more of the MCOs in order to receive reimbursement for Medicaid covered services. Providers shall meet the provisions of this Rule, the provider manual, and the appropriate statutes.

B. All services shall be delivered in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, the provisions of this Rule, the provider manual, and other notices or directives issued by the department. The provider shall create and maintain documents to substantiate that all requirements are met.

C. Any services that exceed established limitations beyond the initial authorization must be approved for re-authorization prior to service delivery.

D. Anyone providing TGH services shall be licensed in accordance with state laws and regulations, in addition to operating within their scope of practice license.

E. TGH facilities shall be accredited by an approved accrediting body and maintain such accreditation. Denial, loss of or any negative change in accreditation status must be reported to their contracted MCOs in writing within the time limit established by the department.

F. Providers of TGH services shall be required to perform screening and assessment services upon admission and within the timeframe established by the department thereafter to track progress and revise the treatment plan to address any lack of progress and to monitor for current medical problems and concomitant substance use issues.

G. A TGH must ensure that youth are receiving appropriate therapeutic care to address assessed needs on the childs treatment plan.

1. Therapeutic care may include treatment by TGH staff, as well as community providers.

2. Treatment provided in the TGH or in the community should incorporate research-based approaches appropriate to the childs needs, whenever possible.

H. For TGH facilities that provide care for sexually deviant behaviors, substance use, or dually diagnosed individuals, the facility shall submit documentation to their contracted MCOs regarding the appropriateness of the research-based, trauma-informed programming and training, as well as compliance with ASAM level of care being provided.

I. A TGH must incorporate at least one research-based approach pertinent to the sub-populations of TGH clients to be served by the specific program. The specific research-based model to be used should be incorporated into the program description. The research-based models must be approved by OBH.

J. A TGH must provide the minimum amount of active treatment hours established by the department, and performed by qualified staff per week for each child, consistent with each childs plan of care and meeting assessed needs.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § XXXIII-12501

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:428 (February 2012), Amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Behavioral Health, LR 412371 (11/1/2015), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Behavioral Health, LR 441904 (10/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.