Section 22-A5700. PURPOSE

 

5700.1This chapter establishes the reimbursement rates for the Mental Health Community Residence Facility (MHCRF) Per Diem for the care and support of individuals with serious mental illness residing in these facilities.  Establishment of this locally-funded per diem will allow the Department of Behavioral Health (the Department) to support the MHCRF network and ensure the continued availability of this critical housing resource. 

 

5700.2Nothing in this chapter grants to an MHCRF operator the right to reimbursement for costs of MHCRF services. Eligibility for reimbursement for supportive services is determined solely by the contract between the Department and the MHCRF operator and is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

 

5700.3MHCRFs may only operate if licensed by the Department pursuant to Title 22-B DCMR Chapter 38. MHCRFs may be licensed as Supported Residences; Supported Rehabilitative Residences; or Intensive Residences.  The type of license held by the MHCRF shall determine the per diem reimbursement as set forth below. 

 

5700.4Because individuals who are hearing-impaired may require additional accommodations, a separate rate is established for those Supported Rehabilitative Residence MHCRFs adapted for residents who are hearing impaired. 

 

 

authority

Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-61; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1141.06 and 7-1141.07 (2014 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 12771 (December 19, 2014).