Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.90 - MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAID FUNDED 1115 AND 1915 WAIVERS
Subchapter 37.90.4 - Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Adults With Severe and Disabling Mental Illness
Rule 37.90.416 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND DISABLING MENTAL ILLNESS: PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.90.416

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) Pain and symptom management is defined as a service that provides traditional and nontraditional methods of pain reduction or management.

(2) Allowable non-traditional or mind-body therapies include:

(a) acupuncture;

(b) reflexology;

(c) massage therapy;

(d) craniosacral therapy;

(e) hypnosis;

(f) biofeedback; and

(g) pain mitigation counseling/coaching.

(3) Allowable traditional therapies include:

(a) chiropractic therapy; and

(b) nursing services by a nurse specializing in pain and symptom management.

(4) The service must be prescribed by a licensed health care professional.

(5) The service must be documented in the member's Person-Centered Recovery Plan and:

(a) address the member's chronic or acute symptoms, complaints, or complications indicating the need for services;

(b) include the number of authorized sessions; and

(c) document the expected outcomes of the provision of the service.

(6) Services must be provided by a person licensed or certified to provide the service.

AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-6-402, MCA; IMP: 53-6-402, MCA

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