Funding for Substance Abuse Treatment Services for Eligible Adolescents and Children
Procedure from Policy 700.0195Substance Abuse Treatment Services
 
  • Clients who have medical coverage access substance abuse treatment through their private insurer or RITECARE.
  • Clients whose insurance carriers require co-payments may be eligible for DCYF funding of co-payments, based on parental income, and parents’ ability to demonstrate financial hardship.
  • If no other means of funding is available, the Department may fund the following services at Medicaid approved rates, through the DCYF #005 process.
  • Assessment,  (50-90 Minutes)
  • Fifteen sessions per quarter of individual or group counseling, or a combination of the two (determined in conjunction with the service provider).
  • Individual Session (40-50 Minutes)
  • Group Session (40-50 Minutes)
  • Drug Testing - DCYF funding for random, supervised, urine screens for adolescents and children may not exceed twenty dollars ($20.00) per screen to detect multiple drug use. Up to twelve screens per quarter can be authorized.
  • The following services for adolescents and children are accessed through private insurer or RITECARE.
  • Detoxification - Referrals are made through 1-800-RISOBER.
  • Residential and Day Treatment Programs - Services are accessed through Medicaid approved treatment providers.