The department shall issue a voucher, if approved under section 75-09.1-11-08, as intent of payment for a specific qualifying service for each of the following services:

1. Screening. A program may submit a request for payment for screening to determine the need for further assessment of a substance use disorder.

2. Assessment. A program may submit a request for payment for a comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessment that complies with section 75-09.1-01-14 when an appropriate screening process has been completed, documented, and supports the need. The program shall inform the individual of the option of a voucher. If the assessment does not result in a recommendation for services consistent with ASAM criteria no further vouchers will be issued.

3. Treatment. A program may submit a request for payment for treatment when there is a biopsychosocial clinical assessment that complies with assessment requirements in article 75-09.1, the assessment has been completed within the last six months, and the department has approved the recommendations. The program shall inform the individual of the option of a voucher.

4. Recovery support services. A program may submit a request for payment for recovery support services when the need for those services is documented in a comprehensive biopsychosocial clinical assessment or an updated treatment plan. A voucher for recovery support services may be issued as payment for recovery support services while the individual is awaiting clinical treatment, during clinical treatment, or during extended treatment.

History: Effective July 1, 2016.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-42