Behavioral Health Policy Updates

Posted on December 5, 2016
Please read the following update related to various Health New England programs and changes that may have an impact on your patients and/or your practice.
If you have any questions about the information in this notice, please contact Health New England Provider Relations at (800) 842-4464, extension 5000. A representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The following Behavioral Health (BH) Policies have been released and/or reviewed:
- BH Admission and Concurrent Review Criteria For Clinical Stabilization Services (New, effective 02/01/2017)
- BH Clinical Review Criteria related to Family Stabilization
Access the above BH Policies at healthnewengland.org/providers/resources. Select “Behavioral Health/Medical Policies” to view the above policies.