D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 5208
Intensive Day Treatment
Authority: Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6)), An Act To enable the District of Columbia to receive Federal financial assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes, approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat. 744; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02), and Mayor’s Order 2024-115, dated July 1, 2024. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 4860 (May 24, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 012836 (October 21, 2022); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 013719 (December 5, 2025).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
5208.1 Intensive day treatment services shall:
- (a) Consist of a one day billable unit of service, which includes at least five (5) hours of client participation;
- (b) Require pre-authorization from DMH after seven (7) days for any subsequent episodes of treatment within a twelve (12) month period;
- (c) Be provided in a DMH-certified community mental health rehabilitation services agency; and
- (d) Meet all other requirements set forth in 22 DCMR § 3421.
5208.2 Intensive day treatment shall not be billed on the same day as any other MHRS, except for crisis/emergency, community based intervention, community support or diagnostic assessment with prior authorization from DMH.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 4860 (May 24, 2002).