D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 5209
Community Based Intervention
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
5209.1 Community-Based Intervention services shall:
- (a) Consist of a face-to-face encounter;
- (b) Require prior authorization from DMH;
- (c) Be provided in fifteen (15) minute units; and
- (d) Meet all other requirements set forth in 22 DCMR § 3422.
5209.2 Community-Based Intervention shall not be billed on the same day as assertive community treatment, counseling or intensive day treatment.
5209.3 Community Based Intervention shall be provided in a DMH-certified community mental health rehabilitation services agency, the client's home or other community setting.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 4860 (May 24, 2002).