Sec. 15. (a) This section is effective upon approval by the federal government of the office's Medicaid state plan amendment to implement the requirements of this section. The office shall submit the Medicaid state plan amendment not later than December 1, 2016.
(b) As used in this section, "office" includes the following:
(1) The office of the secretary of family and social services.
(2) A managed care organization that has contracted with the office of Medicaid policy and planning under this article.
(3) A person that has contracted with a managed care organization described in subdivision (2).
(c) The office shall authorize Medicaid reimbursement for eligible Medicaid services provided by a student if:
(1) the student is currently enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate degree level:
(A) medical;
(B) nursing;
(C) mental health;
(D) behavioral health; or
(E) addiction treatment;
accredited college or university program;
(2) the student has been approved by the college or university to work as an intern or practicum student at a community mental health center under the direct supervision of a licensed professional who holds a master's degree or doctoral level degree related to the area of study; and
(3) the services being provided by the student are within the scope of practice of the supervising practitioner.
(d) Medicaid claims for eligible Medicaid services provided under this section must be submitted by the supervising practitioner. Only one (1) Medicaid claim may be submitted per episode of care.
(e) A community mental health center that allows intern and practicum students to provide services under this section shall have a policy and procedure for the intern and practicum students to receive supervision and a method for documenting the supervision provided.
As added by P.L.87-2016, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.59.
Structure Indiana Code
12-15-5-1. Services and Supplies Provided; Exceptions
12-15-5-1-b. Services and Supplies Provided; Exceptions
12-15-5-2. Necessity of Federal Financial Participation
12-15-5-5. Office May Provide Drug Coverage; Requirements for Drug Coverage in Managed Care
12-15-5-7. Reimbursement for Doula Services; Rules
12-15-5-8. Maintenance Drugs; Prescriptions; Internet Based Pharmacies
12-15-5-9. Provision of Self-Directed Care Options
12-15-5-9.2. Coverage for Care Related to Cancer Clinical Trials
12-15-5-12. "Child"; Reimbursement for Specialized or Nonstandard Wheelchairs; Prior Authorization
12-15-5-14.5. Eligible Providers for Supervising Treatment Plan
12-15-5-15. Reimbursement for Students; Conditions; Policies
12-15-5-16. Reimbursement for Clinical Addiction Counselors; Clinical Supervision Requirement
12-15-5-18. Emergency Medical Service Provider Agencies; Reimbursement; Federal Approval
12-15-5-18.5. Reimbursement for Emergency Medical Services
12-15-5-20. "Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program"
12-15-5-21. Community Mental Health Centers; Governmental Units