Common use of DMC-ODS Assessments Clause in Contracts

DMC-ODS Assessments. 18.2.8.1 The Medi-Cal documentation guidance in BHIN 23-068 does not change or supersede existing requirements for DHCS Level of Care (LOC) Designations for providers of Residential Treatment Services or Withdrawal Management Services. As described in DHCS’ LOC Designation requirements: (A) Providers of Residential Treatment Services shall ensure each member receives a multidimensional LOC assessment within 72 hours of admission. (B) A resident receiving Withdrawal Management services is exempt from the requirement to conduct a multidimensional assessment within 72 hours of admission, as described in Exhibit A of BHIN 21-001 or subsequent DHCS LOC Designation guidance 18.2.8.2 Licensed or certified SUD recovery or treatment programs are required to conduct evidence-based assessments of client’s needs for Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT). MAT assessments, as described in BHIN 23-054 or subsequent guidance, need not meet the comprehensive ASAM assessment requirements described in this BHIN.