Utilization Management Program. The Contractor shall not require prior authorization for an emergency admission for psychiatric inpatient hospital services, whether the admission is voluntary or involuntary. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 9, §§ 1820.200(d) and 1820.225). The Contractor that is the MHP of the beneficiary being admitted on an emergency basis shall approve a request for payment authorization if the beneficiary meets the criteria for medical necessity and the beneficiary, due to a mental disorder, is a current danger to self or others, or immediately unable to provide for, or utilize, food, shelter or clothing. (Cal Code Regs, tit. 9 §§ 1820.205 and 1820.
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Samples: Standard Agreement, Service Agreement, Service Agreement
