Before admitting a Prepaid Mental Health Plan (PMHP) member for an inpatient psychiatric stay, a hospital must obtain prior authorization from the PMHP serving the member's county of residence. If the hospital is not contracted with the PMHP, the PMHP may choose to transfer the member to a contracted hospital.

KEY: Medicaid

Date of Last Change: November 10, 2023

Notice of Continuation: September 14, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-213; 26B-3-108; 26B-3-110