Mental Health Services This agreement covers medically necessary services for the treatment of mental health disorders in a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facilities that are: • reviewed and approved by us; and • licensed under the laws of the State of Rhode Island or by the state in which the facility is located as a general or specialty hospital or outpatient facility. We review network and non-network programs, hospitals and inpatient facilities, and the specific services provided to decide whether a preauthorization, hospital or inpatient facility, or specific services rendered meets our program requirements, content and criteria. If our program content and criteria are not met, the services are not covered under this agreement. Our program content and criteria are defined below.
Business Services A. Professional Services
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Psychotherapy is not easily described in general statements. It varies depending on the personalities of the psychologist and patient, and the particular problems you hope to address. There are many different methods I may use to deal with those problems. Psychotherapy is not like a medical doctor visit. Instead, it calls for a very active effort on your part. In order for the therapy to be most successful, you will have to work on things we talk about both during our sessions and at home. Psychotherapy can have benefits and risks. Because therapy often involves discussing unpleasant aspects of your life, you may experience uncomfortable feelings like sadness, guilt, anger, frustration, loneliness, and helplessness. When treating insomnia specifically, therapy might cause you to experience increased sleepiness and fatigue, especially in the early phases of treatment. On the other hand, psychotherapy has also been shown to have benefits for people who go through it. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to specific problems, significant reductions in feelings of distress, improved sleep, and less fatigue. But there are no guarantees as to what you will experience. Our first session will involve an evaluation of your needs. By the end of the evaluation, I will be able to offer you some first impressions of what our work will include and a treatment plan to follow, if you decide to continue with me for therapy. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinions about whether you feel comfortable working with me. At the end of the evaluation, I will notify you if I believe that I am not the right therapist for you and if so, I will give you referrals to other practitioners who I believe are better suited to help you. Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money, and energy, so you should be very careful about the therapist you select. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If your doubts persist, I will be happy to help you set up a meeting with another mental health professional for a second opinion. Please note that the psychological services I provide are not for emergency situations. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. FEES My fee is $395 for an initial evaluation lasting 90 minutes, and $250 for each subsequent psychotherapy session (either in-person or over the telephone) lasting 45 minutes. I charge this same $250 per 45-minutes rate for other professional services you may need, though I will prorate the cost if I work for periods of less than 45 minutes in increments of 15 minutes, rounded to the nearest 15-minute increment (e.g., 22 minutes of service will be charged for 15 minutes whereas 23 minutes of service will be charged for 30 minutes). Other professional services include telephone conversations or email responses lasting longer than 15 minutes, and the time spent performing any other service you may request of me. If you become involved in legal proceedings that require my participation, you will be expected to pay for any professional time I spend on your legal matter, even if the request comes from another party, at the same $250 per 45-minutes rate. I do not charge for time spent writing reports and progress notes as per the standard routine of my care of you. I also do not charge for any time I may spend collaborating with your other providers. From time to time, I may institute fee increases and these will be discussed and agreed upon ahead of time with a new Treatment Contract. If it has been more than one year since our last appointment, then you will re-initiate services at my current standard fee which may be higher than the fee you were previously paying. In addition, if it has been more than one year since our last appointment, you will be scheduled for another initial evaluation (90 minutes) and charged accordingly, with subsequent 45-minute psychotherapy sessions thereafter. INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT You are responsible for paying your full session fee. I am not in-network with any insurance companies. If you decide to submit claims to your insurance company for reimbursement for any out-of-network benefits you might have, you may do so. However, be aware that the services provided will still be charged to you, not your insurance company, and you are responsible for the full payment. I have no role in deciding what your insurance covers. You are responsible for checking your insurance coverage, deductibles, payment rates, pre-authorization procedures, etc. Missed appointments, late cancellations (i.e., cancellations within 24 hours of service), and telephone session are not typically covered by insurance companies and therefore you will likely be responsible for the full session fee in these instances. If your insurance company doesn’t reimburse you, I am not responsible for refunding you any payment you expected to be reimbursed or otherwise. I will provide you a superbill after each session with the following information that you will need to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement for any out-of-network benefits you might have:
Community Mental Health Center Services Assertive Community Treatment Staffing Full Time Equivalents Community Mental Health Center March 2021 December 2020 Nurse Masters Level Clinician/or Functional Support Worker Peer Specialist Total (Excluding Psychiatry) Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner Total (Excluding Psychiatry) Psychiatrist/Nurse Practitioner 01 Northern Human Services - Wolfeboro 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.57 6.81 0.27 8.27 0.25 01 Northern Human Services - Berlin 0.34 0.31 0.00 0.00 3.94 0.14 4.17 0.14 01 Northern Human Services - Littleton 0.00 0.14 0.00 0.00 3.28 0.29 3.31 0.29 02 West Central Behavioral Health 0.60 1.00 0.00 0.00 5.40 0.30 5.90 0.30 03 Lakes Region Mental Health Center 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 5.00 0.40 7.00 0.38 04 Riverbend Community Mental Health Center 0.50 1.00 6.90 1.00 10.40 0.50 10.50 0.50 05 Monadnock Family Services 1.91 2.53 0.00 1.12 11.17 0.66 10.32 0.62 06 Greater Nashua Mental Health 1 1.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 7.65 0.15 8.50 0.15 06 Greater Nashua Mental Health 2 1.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 8.65 0.15 8.50 0.15 07 Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester-CTT 1.33 10.64 2.00 0.00 19.95 1.17 21.61 1.21 07 Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester-MCST 1.33 9.31 3.33 1.33 19.95 1.17 25.27 1.21 08 Seacoast Mental Health Center 1.00 1.10 5.00 1.00 10.10 0.60 10.10 0.60 09 Community Partners 0.50 0.00 3.40 0.88 7.28 0.70 7.41 0.70 10 Center for Life Management 1.00 0.00 2.28 1.00 6.71 0.46 6.57 0.46 Total 12.51 29.03 29.91 9.33 126.29 6.96 137.43 6.96 2b. Community Mental Health Center Services: Assertive Community Treatment Staffing Competencies Community Mental Health Center Substance Use Disorder Treatment Housing Assistance Supported Employment March 2021 December 2020 March 2021 December 2020 March 2021 December 2020 01 Northern Human Services - Wolfeboro 1.27 1.27 5.81 6.30 0.00 0.40 01 Northern Human Services - Berlin 0.74 0.74 3.29 3.29 0.00 0.23 01 Northern Human Services - Littleton 1.43 1.29 2.14 2.14 1.00 1.00 02 West Central Behavioral Health 0.20 0.20 4.00 0.40 0.60 0.60 03 Lakes Region Mental Health Center 1.00 3.00 5.00 7.00 2.00 2.00 04 Riverbend Community Mental Health Center 0.50 0.50 9.40 9.50 0.50 0.50 05 Monadnock Family Services 1.69 1.62 4.56 4.48 0.95 1.18 06 Greater Nashua Mental Health 1 6.15 7.15 5.50 6.50 1.50 1.50 06 Greater Nashua Mental Health 2 5.15 5.15 6.50 6.50 0.50 0.50 07 Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester-CCT 14.47 15.84 13.96 15.62 2.66 2.66 07 Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester-MCST 6.49 7.86 15.29 19.28 1.33 2.66 08 Seacoast Mental Health Center 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 1.00 09 Community Partners 1.20 1.20 4.50 4.50 1.00 1.00 10 Center for Life Management 2.14 2.14 5.42 5.28 0.29 0.29 Total 44.43 49.96 90.37 99.39 13.33 15.52 Revisions to Prior Period: None. Data Source: Bureau of Mental Health CMHC ACT Staffing Census Based on CMHC self-report. Notes: Data compiled 04/26/2021. For 2b: the Staff Competency values reflect the sum of FTEs trained to provide each service type. These numbers are not a reflection of the services delivered, but rather the quantity of staff available to provide each service. If staff are trained to provide multiple service types, their entire FTE value is credited to each service type.
Employees with a Work-related Injury/Disability An employee who was off the State payroll due to a work-related injury or a work-related disability may continue to participate in the Group Insurance Program as long as such an employee receives workers' compensation payments or while the workers' compensation claim is pending.
Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) System The CMBHS is the official record of documentation by System Agency. Grantee shall:
Mental Health The parties recognize the importance of supporting and promoting a psychologically healthy workplace and as such will adhere to all applicable statutes, policy, guidelines and regulations pertaining to the promotion of mental health.
Behavioral Health Services – Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Inpatient - Unlimited days at a general hospital or a specialty hospital including detoxification or residential/rehabilitation per plan year. Preauthorization may be required for services received from a non-network provider. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Outpatient or intermediate careservices* - See Covered Healthcare Services: Behavioral Health Section for details about partial hospital program, intensive outpatient program, adult intensive services, and child and family intensive treatment. Preauthorization may be required for services received from a non-network provider. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Office visits - See Office Visits section below for Behavioral Health services provided by a PCP or specialist. Psychological Testing 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Medication-assisted treatment - whenrenderedby a mental health or substance use disorder provider. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Methadone maintenance treatment - one copayment per seven-day period of treatment. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient - Benefit is limited to 18 weeks or 36 visits (whichever occurs first) per coveredepisode. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Chiropractic Services In a physician's office - limited to 12 visits per plan year. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Dental Services - Accidental Injury (Emergency) Emergency room - When services are due to accidental injury to sound natural teeth. 0% - After deductible The level of coverage is the same as network provider. In a physician’s/dentist’s office - When services are due to accidental injury to sound natural teeth. 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Dental Services- Outpatient Services connected to dental care when performed in an outpatient facility * 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Dialysis Services Inpatient/outpatient/in your home 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Covered Benefits - See Covered Healthcare Services for additional benefit limits and details. Network Providers Non-network Providers (*) Preauthorization may be required for this service. Please see Preauthorization in Section 5 for more information. You Pay You Pay Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Medical Supplies, Diabetic Supplies, Prosthetic Devices, and Enteral Formula or Food, Hair Prosthetics Outpatient durable medical equipment* - Must be provided by a licensed medical supply provider. 20% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Outpatient medical supplies* - Must be provided by a licensed medical supply provider. 20% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Outpatient diabetic supplies/equipment purchasedat licensed medical supply provider (other than a pharmacy). See the Summary of Pharmacy Benefits for supplies purchased at a pharmacy. 20% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Outpatient prosthesis* - Must be provided by a licensed medical supply provider. 20% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Enteral formula delivered through a feeding tube. Must be sole source of nutrition. 20% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Enteral formula or food taken orally * 20% - After deductible The level of coverage is the same as network provider. Hair prosthesis (wigs) - The benefit limit is $350 per hair prosthesis (wig) when worn for hair loss suffered as a result of cancer treatment. 20% - After deductible The level of coverage is the same as network provider. Early Intervention Services (EIS) Coverage provided for members from birth to 36 months. The provider must be certified as an EIS provider by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services. 0% - After deductible The level of coverage is the same as network provider. Education - Asthma Asthma management 0% - After deductible 40% - After deductible Emergency Room Services Hospital emergency room 0% - After deductible The level of coverage is the same as network provider.
Verizon OSS Services Access to Verizon Operations Support Systems functions. The term “Verizon OSS Services” includes, but is not limited to: (a) Verizon’s provision of Z-Tel Usage Information to Z-Tel pursuant to Section 8.1.3 below; and, (b) “Verizon OSS Information”, as defined in Section 8.1.4 below.
Dialysis Services This plan covers dialysis services and supplies provided when you are inpatient, outpatient or in your home and under the supervision of a dialysis program. Dialysis supplies provided in your home are covered as durable medical equipment.
