Learn about Intensive Behavioral Supportive Supervision (IBSS)

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March 12, 2024

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Intensive Behavioral Supportive Supervision (IBSS)

In January 2024, a new service called Intensive Behavioral Supportive Supervision (IBSS) became available under the In Lieu of Service (ILOS) benefit. This voluntary service is administered by Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and available to all Apple Health (Medicaid) clients who meet the clinical criteria and are enrolled in Integrated Managed Care (IMC) or Behavioral Health Services Only (BHSO) coverage.

Who qualifies for IBSS services?

Apple Health clients may qualify for IBSS services if they:

Have complex behaviors,
Have a cognitive impairment,
Are at high risk of institutionalization and hospitalization, and
Require direct staffing supports to prevent harm to self or others.

What services does IBSS include?

IBSS services can include:

In-person monitoring, redirection, diversion, cueing to prevent high risk behaviors – and staffing to support the individual’s behavior stabilization in community residential settings.
Person-centered assistance to build skills and resiliency to support stabilized living and integration.
Interventions that are not direct personal care.

View the IBSS fact sheet

View the IBSS fact sheet for more details about requirements, including how providers can offer IBSS and where to send your questions.

View the IBSS one pager

Contact

Email HCA about IBSS.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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