Montana Administrative Code

37.27.119 INDIVIDUAL OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROVIDERS, ABUSE OR NEGLECT REQUIREMENTS Programs approved under ARM 37.27.105 and 37.27.107 providing treatment (including early intervention) must have a policy that: clearly defines child abuse and neglect as defined in …

37.27.120 ALL STATE APPROVED PROGRAMS - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT The organization and management of all state approvedprograms shall ensure that: The program has writtenpolicies and procedures required bythis subchapter. The program will develop and conduct annual programevalu…

37.27.121 ALL PROGRAMS - PERSONNEL, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA History: TRANS, C. 280, L. 1975, Eff. 1/2/77; AMD, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD…

37.27.122 STATE APPROVED PROGRAMS, SANCTIONS The department, after written notice to the program, may sanction a program's state approval upon finding that the program: fails to meet any state approval requirements established by this subchapter; fails to meet regulations or lice…

37.27.128 DETOXIFICATION (EMERGENCY CARE) COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 10/14/83; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1768, Eff. 11/…

37.27.129 INPATIENT - HOSPITAL COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 10/14/83; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1768, Eff. 11/15/85; AMD,…

37.27.130 INPATIENT - FREE STANDING CARE COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 10/14/83; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1768, Eff. 11/1…

37.27.135 INTERMEDIATE CARE (TRANSITIONAL LIVING) COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 10/14/83; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1768, …

37.27.136 OUTPATIENT COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-204, 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1981 MAR p. 1899, Eff. 1/1/82; AMD, 1983 MAR p. 1463, Eff. 10/14/83; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1768, Eff. 11/15/85; AMD, 1987 MAR …

37.27.137 DAY TREATMENT COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 1477, Eff. 7/17/92; TRANS, from DOC, 1998 MAR p. 1502; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 725, Eff. 5/1/18; REP, 2022 MAR p. 1889, Eff.…

37.27.138 INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT COMPONENT REQUIREMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-24-208, MCA History: NEW, 1992 MAR p. 1477, Eff. 7/17/92; TRANS, from DOC, 1998 MAR p. 1502; AMD, 2018 MAR p. 725, Eff. 5/1/18; REP, 2022 M…

37.27.201 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER VOUCHER PROGRAM, PURPOSE The purpose of the rules in this subchapter is to establish standards for the Substance Use Disorder Voucher Program, as provided in Title 53, chapter 24, part 2, MCA. This program is intended to cover the cost of substanc…

37.27.202 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER VOUCHER PROGRAM, DEFINITIONS In addition to the terms defined in 53-24-103, MCA, the following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of the rules in this subchapter: "American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria" …

37.27.203 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER VOUCHER PROGRAM, REQUIREMENTS In order to participate in the substance use disorder voucher program, an individual must: live in Montana; be 14 years of age or older; have an annual family income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines; mee…

37.27.204 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER VOUCHER PROGRAM, REIMBURSEMENT In order to be reimbursed for room and board under the Substance Use Disorder Voucher Program inARM 37.27.201, a program must be a state-approved substance use disorder facility under ARM 37.27.106 and licensed as an…

37.27.301 SUBMISSION DATE All county chemical dependency plans are to be submitted to the department of institutions by 5:00 p.m. December 31, 1983. The plan will include FY 84, 85, 86, and 87. The second 4-year county plans are to be submitted by December 31, 1986. Comprehensive…

37.27.302 APPROVAL DATE All county chemical dependency plans and/or updates must be approved by June 30, of each year. If the plan and/or update is not approved by June 30, the county is not eligible to receive alcohol tax funds generated under 53-24-206 , MCA. Authorizing statut…

37.27.303 CONTENT OF COUNTY PLANS County identification form. Plans may include more than one county but an identification form must be completed for each county included in the plan. Line 4 (signature of approving county officials) must be signed by a majority of the county comm…

37.27.501 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: COST OF TREATMENT The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for chemical dependency educational courses and the approval of those courses pursuant to 53-24-204 , MCA. Only chemical dependency treatment programs and fa…

37.27.502 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: DEFINITIONS In addition to terms defined in 53-24-103 , MCA, and ARM 37.27.102, the following are defined: "Abuser" means the offender meets the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for substance abuse. "ACT (assessment, course, treatment)…

37.27.506 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATION COURSES: GENERAL EDUCATIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS This program is for persons convicted of a DUI/per se/UDD or misdemeanor dangerous drug offense and sentenced under 61-8-410 , 61-8-732 , or Title 45, chapter 9 or 10, MCA, to complete an alc…

37.27.507 EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIP OFFENDERS (MIP PROGRAM) This program is for minors convicted of unlawful possession of intoxicating substance and sentenced under 45-5-624 , MCA. The requirements for the MIP education course are contained in the MIP curriculum manu…

37.27.515 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: REQUIRED SERVICES The process for assessment shall be as follows: a minimum of three assessment/evaluation instruments must be utilized and cross-referenced as part of the assessment process. Assessment instruments are as defined…

37.27.516 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: COURSE CURRICULUM Course curriculum shall include the following (specific content of the topic areas below may be found in the ACT curriculum manual): The DUI/UDD and/or MDD educational component must include a minimum of four ed…

37.27.517 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: MONITORING REQUIREMENTS One year monthly monitoring requirements: Those offenders with a second or subsequent conviction must be monitored for compliance with continuing care recommendations; Monitoring will consist of at least o…

37.27.521 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: ACT PROGRAM PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS Program staff requirements are as follows: Individual assessment sessions must be provided by a certified chemical dependency counselor; Assessments which recommend treatment must be performed, s…

37.27.525 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATIONAL COURSES: RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Record keeping and reporting requirements specific to the ACT program shall include: Alcohol and drug information system (ADIS) admission/discharge ACT program report; assessment instrume…

37.27.701 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: PURPOSE The Montana chemical dependency center (MCDC) is an approved public inpatient facility which provides inpatient (free standing) treatment to chemically dependent residents of Montana who demonstrate a severity of illness which…

37.27.702 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: DEFINITIONS "Level of care" means the following for the purpose of this rule: level IV - inpatient (hospital) care as defined in ARM 37.27.102(13); requirements are found in ARM 37.27.129. level III - inpatient (free standing) care as…

37.27.705 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: APPLICABILITY All state approved chemical dependency programs, Indian health services (IHS) approved Native American programs and certified chemical dependency counselors may refer clients to MCDC providing the level III justification…

37.27.710 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM REFERRALS A court mandating or recommending chemical dependency treatment at MCDC must refer the offender to the approved chemical dependency program in their area or a certified chemical dependency counselor t…

37.27.711 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES An individual requesting admission to MCDC or a court referral must be assessed as chemically dependent pursuant to ARM 37.27.130(2) (a) , and demonstrate a severity of illness which qualifies the ind…

37.27.718 MONTANA CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CENTER: DISCHARGE PROCESS TO LEVEL II OR I Discharge will be determined by the individual's ability to meet MCDC's established discharge criteria based on nationally recognized patient placement criteria. Discharge planning will be ongoing, d…

37.27.901 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: REHABILITATION OPTION 32 (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA History: NEW, 2003 …

37.27.902 SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES: AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS The purpose of rules contained in this subchapter is to establish standards for the coverage and reimbursement of substance use disorder services under the Montana Medicaid Program. In addition to the requireme…

37.27.903 MEDICAID SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General Medicaid provider requirements found in ARM 37.85.104 through 37.85.1125 are applicable to all Medicaid substance use disorder services. HELP Medicaid requirements found in ARM 37.84.101 through ARM …

37.27.904 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA History: NEW, 2003 MAR …

37.27.905 MEDICAID SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES: REIMBURSEMENT Medicaid substance use disorder programs must bill for services using procedure codes, modifiers, and definitions contained in the: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Healthcare Common Procedure Code…

37.27.906 MEDICAID SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS SERVICES: TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, MCA History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 2081, Eff. 11/10/17; REP…

37.27.907 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY BUREAU MEDICAID SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: REHABILITATION OPTION 32, FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-2…

37.27.908 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: BILLING PROCEDURE FOR CONSULTATIONS WITH PARENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215,…

37.27.912 ENROLLMENT OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS OF SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA History:…

37.27.916 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: INPATIENT FREE STANDING TREATMENT, REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, …

37.27.920 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA History: …

37.27.921 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: CERTAIN OUTPATIENT SERVICES, REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Hi…

37.27.926 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: DAY TREATMENT, REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-6-113, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-6-101, 53-24-204, 53-24-208, 53-24-209, 53-24-215, MCA History: NEW, 20…

37.30.1001 STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH CERTAIN DISABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRANSITIONS PROGRAMS: GENERALLY Services that the department purchases to be delivered to persons who are applicants for or who are eligible consumers of the Vocational Rehabilitatio…

37.30.1002 STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH CERTAIN DISABILITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRANSITIONS PROGRAMS: ENROLLMENT AS A PROVIDER OF PROGRAM SERVICES The department in its discretion may enroll an entity as a provider of program services for the Vocational Rehabili…

37.30.1006 STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS: ON SITE EVALUATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-7-102, 53-7-203, 53-7-206, 53-7-302, 53-7-315, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-7-102, 53-7-103, 53-7-203, 53-7-302, 53-7-303, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 1/3/77; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 511, Eff. 3/3…

37.30.1007 STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS: PROFESSIONAL PROVIDERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 53-7-102, 53-7-203, 53-7-206, 53-7-302, 53-7-315, MCA Implementing statute(s): 53-7-102, 53-7-103, 53-7-203, 53-7-302, 53-7-303, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 1/3/77; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 511, Eff.…