The department shall issue a voucher, if approved under section 75-09.1-11-08, as intent of payment for a specific qualifying service for each of the following services:
1. Screening. A program may submit a request for payment for screening to determine the need for further assessment of a substance use disorder.2. Assessment. A program may submit a request for payment for a comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessment that complies with section 75-09.1-01-14 when an appropriate screening process has been completed, documented, and supports the need. The program shall inform the individual of the option of a voucher. If the assessment does not result in a recommendation for services consistent with ASAM criteria no further vouchers will be issued.3. Treatment. A program may submit a request for payment for treatment when there is a biopsychosocial clinical assessment that complies with assessment requirements in 75-09.1, the assessment has been completed within the last six months, and the department has approved the recommendations. The program shall inform the individual of the option of a voucher.4. Recovery support services. A program may submit a request for payment for recovery support services when the need for those services is documented in a comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessment or an updated treatment plan. A voucher for recovery support services may be issued as payment for recovery support services while the individual is awaiting clinical treatment, during clinical treatment, or during extended treatment.N.D. Admin Code 75-09.1-11-06
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-361, July 2016, effective 7/1/2016.General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16
Law Implemented: S.L. 2015, ch. 139, § 4