Levels of Care Criteria; Attestation

I. Whenever substance use disorder services are a covered benefit under a health benefit plan subject to this chapter, the health carrier providing such benefits shall rely upon ASAM criteria when determining medical necessity and developing utilization review standards for levels of care for substance use disorder services. II. On January 1 of each year, each health carrier that provides coverage for substance use disorder services shall file with the commissioner an annual attestation of compliance with this subdivision.