This chapter establishes the regulatory framework for 'transition planning services' under DC's Department of Behavioral Health, including client eligibility, provider certification requirements, and service standards. Providers must be certified by the Department before delivering these services and must comply with their Medicaid Provider Agreement with DHCF. The rules apply to both adult and children/youth populations served by the DC behavioral health system.
View official source6500 GENERAL PROVISIONS 6500.1 The Department of Behavioral Health (Department) is the state authority with the responsibility to plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor comprehensive and integrated behavioral health systems of care for adults and for children, youth, and their families in the District. The Department is also responsible for arranging for authorized, publicly-funded behavioral health services and supports for the residents of the District. 6500.2 The purpose of these rules is to establish the transition planning service, including client/consumer eligibility, provider certification requirements, and service standards. 6500.3 No person or entity shall provide the transition planning service to clients/consumers eligible for the service under this chapter unless first certified by the Department in accordance to this chapter. 6500.4 Each transition planning provider shall meet and adhere to the terms and conditions of its Medicaid Provider Agreement with the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 876 (January 15, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 6500