Section 22-A5699. DEFINITIONS

 

5699.1When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed:

 

Consumer - Adult, child, or youth who seeks or receives mental health services or mental health supports funded or regulated by the Department.

 

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services or “MHRS” - Mental health rehabilitative or palliative services provided by a Department-certified community mental health provider in accordance with the District of Columbia State Medicaid Plan, the provider’s Human Care Agreement with the Department  and Chapter 34 of this title.

 

MHRS provider - An organization certified by the Department to provide MHRS. MHRS provider includes Core Service Agencies, sub-providers, and specialty providers.

 

Supported Independent Living or “SIL” - Housing designed for individuals who have an ability to engage with others and in community activities. The goal of this level of care is to teach consumers how to manage their illness and enhance skills in activities of daily living in order to live safely in the community.

 

 

authority

Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013, signed October 17, 2013 (D.C. Act 20-0204; 60 DCR 15341), and the similar succeeding legislation.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 840 (January 31, 2014).