Alcohol, drug and other addictions: policies and procedures

In November, 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter to announce a new direction in how CMS would like to work with states to improve access to high quality clinically appropriate treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs) for Medicaid beneficiaries. Following this new direction, and under the authority of section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act, Minnesota has been approved to implement a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) System Reform federal Medicaid demonstration.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are community clinics that offer mental health and substance use disorder services as well as a range of other services. CCBHC will provide outreach, increase access, improve services, and serve as a “one-stop-shop” within a defined service area.

The Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program supports the delivery of services and resources to individuals who have serious mental illness, may have a co-occurring substance use disorder, and are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Rule 25 refers to the administrative rule that addresses chemical use assessment, administrative requirements, and appeal and fair hearing rights of the client. All 87 Minnesota counties, 11 American Indian Tribes, and 9 state contracted Managed Care Organizations are mandated to provide Rule 25 assessments to anyone who requests one, or for whom a chemical use assessment is requested.

Clients who meet both clinical and financial requirements are eligible to have treatment paid for by the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund. For a statewide listing of contact numbers for a Rule 25 Assessment click the CCDTF Rule 25 Referral Numbers (PDF).

More information

• Assessment tool for Rule 25 (PDF)
• MHCP Enrolled Providers
• Rule 25 Assessment and Placement Summary (PDF)
• Client placement authorization form (PDF)
• Official rules, single document (PDF)
• MN-ITS billing policy and procedures

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 254A is the authorizing legislation for the chemical dependency division and for providing comprehensive range of rehabilitation services for persons dependent on alcohol or other drugs.

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 254B, is the authorizing legislation for the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund.

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245G is the authorizing legislation for the chemical dependency division and for providing comprehensive range of rehabilitation services for persons dependent on alcohol or other drugs.

• Rule 24 (9530.6800 – 9530.7030)
• Rule 25 (9530.6600 – 9530.6655)
• Rule 31 (9530.6405 – 9530.6505)
• Rule 32 (9530.6510 – 9530.6590)
• Rule 2960 (2960.0010 – 2960.3340)

The American Indian Symposium Briefing Book MS-1945 (PDF) contains a synopsis of the input from tribal chemical dependency and mental health professionals over time. This is not meant to be a definitive statement of the issues. It is intended simply to be a starting point, highlighting repeated statements made by tribal representatives. The information has been compiled into three broad categories: community capacity, service system infrastructure and resource needs.

The CCDTF SFY 2020 Eligibility Determination (PDF) is available to determine client eligibility for the CCDTF beginning 07/01/2019 as per Minnesota Statutes, section 254B.04 Subdivision 1 – Eligibility –

Minnesota Statutes, Section 245G.07, Subdivision 3 states that the Department of Human Services commissioner shall maintain a current list of professionals qualified to provide substance use disorder treatment services. This is applicable to 245G licensed substance use disorder providers.

 List of Professionals Qualified to Provide Treatment Services

The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) provides students, parents and their communities a dynamic vehicle for on-going communication about issues vital to the health, safety and academic success of youth.

The Minnesota Survey on Adult Substance Use (MNSASU) is a statewide survey conducted periodically by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to gather information about substance use and treatment need for substance use disorders among adults in Minnesota.

Value Code 24 MCO Room and Board Billing (PDF)