1. (1) The department may contract with a mental health facility for psychiatric treatment beds as provided for in 53-21-1204, MCA, to the extent of available funding.
2. (2) Contracts will be developed in each service area as defined in 53-21-1001, MCA.

3. (3) Eligible providers include:

   1. (a) licensed mental health centers who operate a secured crisis stabilization facility (SCSF) as defined in ARM 37.106.2027; and
   2. (b) hospitals, including critical access hospitals.
4. (4) Reimbursement to an eligible mental health facility under this rule is for vacant contracted psychiatric treatment beds. A contractor must prioritize placement in contracted beds for persons admitted for the purposes specified in 53-21-1204, MCA.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-21-1204, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-21-1204, MCA

History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 1306, Eff. 5/28/10.