Accreditation The School shall be accredited as provided by rule of the state board of education.
LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Contract.
Accreditation of Online Schools The District will implement a system of accrediting its online schools, as defined in section 22-30.7- 102(9.5), C.R.S. This system shall adhere to section 00-00-000, C.R.S., including a review of the online school’s alignment to the quality standards outlined in section 22-30.7-105(3)(b), C.R.S., and compliance with statutory or regulatory requirements, in accordance with section 22-30.7-103(3)(m), C.R.S.
ACCREDITATION AND STANDARDS The IOP hereby agrees to: (a) Be licensed to provide IOP services within the applicable jurisdiction in which it operates. (b) Be specifically accredited by and remain in compliance with standards issued for IOPs by TJC, CARF, CoA, or an accrediting organization approved by the Director, DHA. The contractor may submit (via the TRO, the TOPO, or the COR for the USFHP) additional accrediting organizations for TRICARE authorization, subject to approval by the Director, DHA. (c) Accept the allowable IOP rate, as provided in 32 CFR 199.14(a)(2)(ix), as payment in full for services provided. (d) Comply with all requirements of 32 CFR 199.4 applicable to institutional providers generally concerning concurrent care review, claims processing, beneficiary liability, double coverage, utilization and quality review, and other matters. (e) Ensure that all mental health services are provided by qualified mental health providers who meet the requirements for individual professional providers. (Exception: IOPs that employ individuals with master’s or doctoral level degrees in a mental health discipline who do not meet the licensure, certification, and experience requirements for a qualified mental health provider but are actively working toward licensure or certification, may provide mental health services within the per diem rate but the individual must work under the direct clinical supervision of a fully qualified mental health provider employed by the IOP.) All other program services will be provided by trained, licensed staff. (f ) Not bill the beneficiary for services in excess of the cost-share or services for which payment is disallowed for failure to comply with requirements. (g) Not bill the beneficiary for services excluded on the basis of 32 CFR 199.4(g)(1) (not medically or psychologically necessary), (g)(3) (inappropriate level of care), or (g)(7) (custodial care), unless the beneficiary has agreed in writing to pay for the care, knowing the specific care in question has been determined as noncovered. (A general statement signed at admission as to financial liability does not fill this requirement.)
Licensure The Contractor covenants that it has:
Joint Commission 1. The Parties hereby establish the Joint Commission comprising officials of each Party, which shall be co-chaired by the
Medicaid Program Parties (applicable to any Party providing services and supports paid for under Vermont’s Medicaid program and Vermont’s Global Commitment to Health Waiver):
HEALTH CARE PLANS Notwithstanding the references to the Pacific Blue Cross Plans in this article, the parties agree that Employers, who are not currently providing benefits under the Pacific Blue Cross Plans may continue to provide the benefits through another carrier providing that the overall level of benefits is comparable to the level of benefits under the Pacific Blue Cross Plans.
Department Approval All Marketing Materials must be reviewed and have the approval of the Department prior to distribution. The Contractor understands and agrees that when submitting any Marketing Materials to the Department for review, the Department is required to consult with the Medical Care Advisory Committee established under 42 CFR 431.12 or an advisory committee with similar membership.
Hospital This plan covers behavioral health services if you are inpatient at a general or specialty hospital. See Inpatient Services in Section 3 for additional information. Residential Treatment Facility This plan covers services at behavioral health residential treatment facilities, which provide: • clinical treatment; • medication evaluation management; and • 24-hour on site availability of health professional staff, as required by licensing regulations. Intermediate Care Services This plan covers intermediate care services, which are facility-based programs that are: • more intensive than traditional outpatient services; • less intensive than 24-hour inpatient hospital or residential treatment facility services; and • used as a step down from a higher level of care; or • used a step-up from standard care level of care. Intermediate care services include the following: • Partial Hospital Program (PHP) – PHPs are structured and medically supervised day, evening, or nighttime treatment programs providing individualized treatment plans. A PHP typically runs for five hours a day, five days per week. • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) – An IOP provides substantial clinical support for patients who are either in transition from a higher level of care or at risk for admission to a higher level of care. An IOP typically runs for three hours per day, three days per week.
