Common use of Mental Health Services Clause in Contracts

Mental Health Services. Inpatient, intermediate and outpatient mental health services are covered when Medically Necessary and may be covered when a Member is admitted to a Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. a. For those disorders that cannot be effectively treated in an outpatient (including Partial Hospitalization) environment, intermediate mental health services in a Residential Treatment facility may be covered under a 24-hour intensive and structured supervised treatment program providing an inpatient level of care but in a non-Hospital environment. Prior Authorization is required. b. As an alternative to inpatient hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization may be covered under a structured program of active psychiatric treatment, provided in a Hospital outpatient setting or by a community mental health center, that is more intense than the care received in a Physician’s or therapist’s office. Prior Authorization is required. c. Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for mental health disorders may be covered when provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or other Physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other qualified mental health professional as allowed under applicable state law. Prior Authorization is required for intensive outpatient treatment.

Mental Health Services. Inpatient, intermediate and outpatient mental health services are covered when Medically Necessary and may be covered when a Member is admitted to a participating Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. a. For those disorders that cannot be effectively treated in an outpatient (including Partial Hospitalization) environment, intermediate mental health services in a Residential Treatment facility may be covered under a 24-hour intensive and structured supervised treatment program providing an inpatient level of care but in a non-Hospital environment. Prior Authorization is required. b. As an alternative to inpatient hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization may be covered under a structured program of active psychiatric treatment, provided in a Hospital outpatient setting or by a community mental health center, that is more intense than the care received in a Physician’s or therapist’s office. Prior Authorization is required. c. Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for mental health disorders may be covered when provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or other Physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other qualified mental health professional as allowed under applicable state law. Prior Authorization is required for intensive outpatient treatment.

Mental Health Services. Inpatient, intermediate and outpatient mental health services are covered when Medically Necessary and may be covered when a Member is admitted to a Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. a. For those disorders that cannot be effectively treated in an outpatient (including or Partial Hospitalization) Hospitalization environment, intermediate mental health services in a Residential Treatment facility may be covered under a 24-hour intensive and structured supervised treatment program providing an inpatient level of care but in a non-Hospital environment. Prior Authorization is required. b. As an alternative to inpatient hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization may be covered under a structured program of active psychiatric treatment, treatment provided in a Hospital outpatient setting or by a community mental health center, that is more intense than the care received in a Physician’s or therapist’s office. Prior Authorization is required. c. Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for mental health disorders may be covered when provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or other Physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other qualified mental health professional as allowed under applicable state law. Prior Authorization is required for intensive outpatient treatment.

Mental Health Services. Inpatient, intermediate and outpatient mental health services are covered when Medically Necessary and may be covered when a Member is admitted to a Participating Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. a. For those disorders that cannot be effectively treated in an outpatient (including or Partial Hospitalization) Hospitalization environment, intermediate mental health services in a Residential Treatment facility may be covered under a 24-hour intensive and structured supervised treatment program providing an inpatient level of care but in a non-Hospital environment. Prior Authorization is required. b. As an alternative to inpatient hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization may be covered under a structured program of active psychiatric treatment, treatment provided in a Hospital outpatient setting or by a community mental health center, that is more intense than the care received in a Physician’s or therapist’s office. Prior Authorization is required. c. Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for mental health disorders may be covered when provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or other Physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other qualified mental health professional as allowed under applicable state law. Prior Authorization is required for intensive outpatient treatment.

Mental Health Services. Inpatient, intermediate and outpatient mental health services are covered when Medically Necessary and may be covered when a Member is admitted to a participating Hospital or Other Health Care Facility. a. For those disorders that cannot be effectively treated in an outpatient (including or Partial Hospitalization) Hospitalization environment, intermediate mental health services in a Residential Treatment facility may be covered under a 24-hour intensive and structured supervised treatment program providing an inpatient level of care but in a non-Hospital environment. Prior Authorization is required. b. As an alternative to inpatient hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization may be covered under a structured program of active psychiatric treatment, treatment provided in a Hospital outpatient setting or by a community mental health center, that is more intense than the care received in a Physician’s or therapist’s office. Prior Authorization is required. c. Outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for mental health disorders may be covered when provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or other Physician, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other qualified mental health professional as allowed under applicable state law. Prior Authorization is required for intensive outpatient treatment.