Code of Vermont Rules
Agency 13 - AGENCY OF HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Agency 150 - DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 005 - MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES QUALIFIED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
Section 13 150 005 - MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES QUALIFIED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
Current through February, 2024
Section I AUTHORITY
This rule is adopted and promulgated by the Secretary of the Agency of Human Services of the State of Vermont pursuant to the general authority granted in 3 V.S.A., Chapters 25 and 53 and 8 V.S.A., § 4089.
Section II PURPOSE
The purpose of this regulation is to identify those mental health facilities that are qualified to render services as provided by the optional health insurance policy benefits required to be offered under 8 V.S.A., § 4089 (Mental Illness). Accordingly, the following facilities or service providers shall be qualified as mental health facilities for the purposes enumerated:
IN THE CASE OF BENEFITS TO BE PAID FOR CONFINEMENT OR SERVICES RENDERED AS AN IN-PATIENT:
IN THE CASE OF BENEFITS TO BE PAID FOR OUT-PATIENT SERVICES:
Section III ADAD LISTING
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services shall maintain a listing of the substance abuse treatment facilities and out-patient substance abuse treatment counsellors and practitioners approved for the purposes of this regulation. These listings shall be made available to the public at the main offices of the Division during normal business hours.
Section IV MENTAL HEALTH LISTING
The Department of Mental Health shall maintain a listing of community mental health centers which it recognizes for the purposes of this regulation. This listing shall be made available to the public at the main offices of the Department during normal business hours.
Section V SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this regulation, or the application thereof to any person or situation, is held to be invalid by a court of lawful jurisdiction, the remainder of this regulation shall not be affected thereby.
Section VI EFFECTIVE DATE
This regulation shall apply to all services which are rendered and eligible for coverage under Section 4089 on or after July 1, 1983.
Statutory Authority: 8 V.S.A. § 4089