The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) released the following bulletins and companion documents outlining updated processes and procedures for Intensive Behavioral Health Services fee-for-service (IBHS FFS) prior authorization and provider IBHS attestation. The updated IBHS attestation bulletin extends the attestation process from October 19, 2020 until January 17, 2021. If a provider has already completed and submitted an IBHS attestation form prior to this new bulletin, no new submission is required.
Please see the following documents:
- FFS Prior Authorization Bulletin
- FFS Prior Authorization Handbook
- FFS MA 97 instructions
- IBHS Attestation Bulletin
- IBHS Attestation Form
If you have any question, please contact RCPA Children’s Division Director Jim Sharp.