Correction: Temporary recertification waivers approved for four behavioral health services

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Behavioral Health e-Memo

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07/01/20

Correction: Temporary recertification waivers approved for four behavioral health services

Our earlier email about recertification contained incorrect dates. See the correct information below:

The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Behavioral Health Division has approved temporary waivers for recertification due to the COVID-19 peacetime emergency for the providers of the following services: 

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
  • Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ITFC)
  • Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)

Statute or DHS policy requires initial certification and recertification on varying intervals for each of these service types. Without current certification, provider entities will not be able to continue service provision without current certification and members are at risk of losing critical access and supports.

  • ACT and ARMHS providers: If your recertification expired on or after Mar. 20, 2020, you have until 60 days after the end of the peacetime emergency to recertify.
  • ITFC and DBT providers: If your recertification expired on or after Mar. 20, 2020, you have until 60 days after the end of the peacetime emergency to recertify.

Call the Minnesota Health Care Programs Provider Call Center at 651-431-2700 or 800-366-5411 if you have questions about recertification.

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