Each Freestanding Mental Health Clinic (FSMHC) must first obtain DBH certification before enrolling in Medicaid. After certification, the facility must complete Medicaid screening and enrollment per Chapter 94 of Title 29 DCMR and submit proof of DBH certification with its Medicaid enrollment application.
View official source802 SCREENING AND ENROLLMENT 802.1 Each FSMHC shall be certified by DBH in accordance with § 801.1 of this chapter before enrolling in Medicaid. After receiving certification, each FSMHC shall: (a) Be screened and enrolled in Medicaid pursuant to Chapter 94 of Title 29 DCMR in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Medicaid program; and (b) Include proof of certification by DBH in the application for enrollment in Medicaid. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking adopted at 29 DCR 264 (January 15, 1982); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7931 (July 5, 2019); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11436 (October 2, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 802