Rule 23-207-4.1 - GeneralA. The purpose of these regulations is to set forth the minimum requirements for providers who provide described mental health services to Medicaid beneficiaries in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF).B. The regulations have been prepared for the information and guidance of providers of services participating in the Mississippi Medicaid Program.C. Inpatient psychiatric services for beneficiaries under age twenty-one (21) must be provided before the beneficiary reaches age twenty-one (21) or, if the beneficiary was receiving the services immediately before he/she reached age twenty-one (21), before the earlier of the following: the date he/she no longer requires the services or the date he/she reaches age twenty-two (22).D. The goal of PRTF treatment is to help the child reach a level of functioning where less restrictive treatment will be possible.E. PRTF providers must adhere to applicable state and federal regulations related to their license.F. The facility must have a signed transfer agreement with one or more general hospitals to provide needed diagnostic and medical services to residents.G. The facility must have arrangements with community physicians to provide specialized medical care to residents when needed.23 Miss. Code. R. 207-4.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-13-121; 42 CFR 441.151(a)(2)(ii), (c)(1)(2), 441.152(a)(3); OBRA section 4755; 42 CFR 441, Subpart D; 42 CFR 483.52