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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 12/09/04

Revision of the Handbook for Providers of Screening, Assessment and Support Services

To:​

Enrolled Community Mental Health Providers and Hospitals ​
Date:​ December 9, 2004​
Re:​

Revision of the Handbook for Providers of Screening, Assessment and Support Services ​

The Handbook for Providers of Screening, Assessment and Support Services, Chapter CMH-200: Policy and Procedures for Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS), has been reorganized and rewritten. This handbook, with an issue date of December 2004, replaces the current handbook. A chart summarizing the major revisions to the handbook is provided on the back of this notice. Providers are encouraged to review the handbook in its entirety. This handbook, in conjunction with the Handbook for Providers of Medical Services, Chapter 100 and the Handbook for Electronic Processing, Chapter 300, provides information necessary for providers to receive payment from the department for SASS services.

The Handbook for Providers of Screening, Assessment and Support Services, Chapter CMH-200, is available on the department’s Web site at <http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProvider/Handbooks/Pages/Chapter200.aspx>. It is in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). In order to view or print the documents, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is available to download FREE from the Adobe homepage at <http://www.adobe.com>.

Printed copies of the handbook are available upon written request. To ensure delivery, specify a physical street address when making a request for a paper copy. Submit your written request or fax to:

 

Illinois Department of Public Aid

Provider Participation Unit

Post Office Box 19114

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9114

Fax Number 217-557-8800

E-mail address is hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov

 

Providers wishing to receive e-mail notification, when new provider information has been posted by the department, may register at the following HFS Web site:

http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/provrel

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Bureau of Comprehensive Health Services toll-free at 1-877-782-5565.

 

Anne Marie Murphy, Ph.D.

Administrator

Division of Medical Programs

 

 

Summary of Major Changes Made to the CMH-200, Handbook for SASS Services

Issued in December 2004

 

Section Description
CMH-200- SASS Program Eligibility 200.1 thru 200.4 New section on SASS program eligibility.
CMH-201-Prior Approval Process 201.1.1 New topics added to identify the various SASS services that will require a call to CARES.
CMH-202-SASS Core Services 202.2 New topics were added to further describe the various steps involved in the initial screening and assessment.
  202.3 New topics added to describe SASS provider’s role at hospitalization, HIS screen entry requirements and information on consents.
  202.9 New topic added on extension request.
  202.10 New topic added to describe eligibility and service discharges.
CMH-203-Specialized Services 203.1 New topic added on SASS provider’s role with CARES.
Appendix 1 Appendix added with Sample Temporary SASS Eligibility Notice.
Appendix 5 and 5a Appendix on Extension Requests.
Appendix 8 Expanded Contact and Information Resources.