Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)

Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) are a set of services that were developed to bring restorative, recovery-oriented interventions directly to individuals who have the capacity to benefit from them, whether in their homes or elsewhere in the community.

Application update

Effective January 27, 2026 a mandatory freeze is in place for ARMHS applications.

This action is part of a broader federal and state effort to prevent and disrupt fraudulent Medicaid billing. CMS directed Minnesota to implement this provider enrollment freeze, and it aligns with the Governor’s Executive Order 25-10, under which the department previously enacted two-year licensing freezes on home and community-based services and adult day programs.

Please see the department’s Medicaid program integrity page for more information.

Become a provider – initial certification
There are many steps required to become a successful ARMHS provider. Complete the following steps in the order given.
1. Read the legislation and the FAQs to gain an understanding of ARMHS.
2. If not already done, start your Business or Non-Profit – disclaimer: we are unable to provide any assistance with starting your business.
3. Have all clinical staff/treatment supervisors complete the pre-requisite online trainings before enrolling and attending the information session. These trainings will take some time, so please plan accordingly.
4. Enroll in the mandatory information session – offered quarterly
  - Both the business person, and treatment supervisor(s) must attend prior to submitting an application.
  - Treatment supervisors who have attended the info session within the past 2 years and are actively supervising a certified ARMHS program do not need to attend again.
  - Registration will close the night before the session.
5. Prepare your application for submission by completing the application requirements
6. Submit your application via AGILE APPS by first completing this webform.
  - Use these instructions for submitting your agency application once DHS emails you a link to submit an application.
Once approved, your ARMHS agency will then need to enroll with Provider Enrollment, pay the fee, and receive an onsite visit from the Office of Inspector General. Upon final approval from Provider Enrollment, you may then start providing services. This part of the process could take up to 3 additional months.
Branch office certification
Branch locations can be added at any time. Please do not submit new branch applications with recertification documentation. ARMHS providers are required to complete additional applications for each branch office they will operate out of. To ensure a successful submission, use the following steps:
1. Have all clinical staff/treatment supervisors at the new branch location complete the pre-requisite online trainings if they have not already done so. These trainings will take some time, so plan accordingly. Treatment supervisors that have attended the info sessions and taken the prerequisites within the past two years, or, are actively supervising a certified ARMHS program, do not need to attend again.
2. Enroll treatment supervisors that in the next available ARMHS Information Session (offered quarterly)
3. Submit the following to dhs.armhs@state.mn.us:
  - Signed branch office application
  - The Application must be the original eDocs, and may not be altered. All documentation must be filled out electronically.
Current ARMHS Providers – what you need to know

ARMHS FAQs

MHCP Training page for Mental Health

Rates are published annually in the following mental health reimbursement chart.

Reporting through the Mental Health Information System (MHIS) is required of all ARMHS providers. The MHIS reporting instructions and materials are located on the Adult Mental Health Technical Assistance page.
Questions about ARMHS
Recertification
The following steps should be utilized to ensure your recertification process is successful.
1. Complete the Recertification Application – DHS-7181B (PDF)
2. Submit the following documents to dhs.armhs@state.mn.us via secure email
  - Signed application (7181B)
  - Recertification Attachments per 7181B
The Recertification Application must be the original eDocs, and may not be altered. All documentation must be filled out electronically.
Resources
ARMHS Application Requirements

AGILE Apps navigation instructions

ARMHS Certified Providers List – updated monthly

ARMHS Chapter - MHCP Provider Manual

Documentation/Forms
Sign up for ARMHS updates
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1. Email Address
Training – quarterly ARMHS application information seminar

All providers who are interested in becoming an ARMHS provider, as well as any newly hired ARMHS clinical supervisors, are required to attend the ARMHS Information Seminar. The potential ARMHS provider must register the qualified Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Consultant, as well as the entity’s Administrative Representative. This session is provided quarterly. Enrollment information can be found on the AMHD Training Website.