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6/21/21  1:24 pm
Commenter: Nicole Lewis, Southside Behavioral Health

Telehealth Services Supplement more guidance needed
 

Member Choice and Education section: Will consent be required for each telehealth appointment or could a provider have a consent form signed annually. Will providers be allowed to document verbal consent or will we need to obtain a “wet signature” from the client. 

According to Table 2, Psychosocial Rehabilitation would be authorized for delivery by telemedicine. The DMAS definition states that Psychosocial Rehabilitation shall be provided at least two or more hours per day to groups of individuals in a nonresidential setting. Please provide guidelines for telehealth delivery.

According to Table 2, Case Management services would be authorized for delivery by telemedicine. Could a telehealth appointment replace the 90-day face-to-face service? Please provide guidelines for telehealth delivery.

 

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