1. (1) Life coach focuses on social determinants of health (SDoH) that impact a enrolled member's overall health and well-being, and addresses the obstacles that impede an enrolled member's progress towards self-sufficiency, improved health, and well-being.

2. (2) Life coach services may be provided by:

   1. (a) independent living centers;
   2. (b) personal care entities;
   3. (c) other entities approved by the department; or
   4. (d) a member self-directing the service, as described in ARM 37.90.439.
3. (3) Life coaches must have at least eight hours of specialized behavioral health training annually approved by the department.
4. (4) All life coach providers must complete and submit the designated application to the department.
5. (5) An enrolled member must have a SDoH assessment with identified needs and established goals in their PCRP.

6. (6) Life coach services must include at least one of the following social determinants of health:

   1. (a) economic stability;
   2. (b) neighborhood and physical environment;
   3. (c) education;
   4. (d) regular and consistent access to healthy foods, education on nutrition, and overall health impacts;
   5. (e) access to needed healthcare; and
   6. (f) community and social context.
7. (7) Life coach services may not duplicate services provided under behavioral intervention assistant.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-402, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-6-402, MCA

History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 1173, Eff. 7/1/20; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2234, Eff. 9/21/24.