Sec. 7. The office and the division of mental health and addiction shall develop a written memorandum of understanding that provides the following:

(1) Program responsibilities for the provision of care and treatment for individuals with a mental illness.

(2) Responsibilities to educate and inform vendors of the proper billing procedures.

(3) Responsibilities in administering the state plan.

(4) Responsibilities for Medicaid fiscal and quality accountability and audits for mental health services.

(5) That the division shall recommend options and services to be reimbursed under the state plan.

(6) That the office and the division agree that, within the limits of 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq., individuals with a mental illness cannot be excluded from services on the basis of diagnosis unless these services are otherwise provided and reimbursed under the state plan.

(7) That the office shall seek review and comment from the division before the adoption of rules or standards that may affect the service, programs, or providers of medical assistance services for individuals with a mental illness.

(8) That the division shall develop rate setting policies for medical assistance services for individuals with a mental illness.

(9) Policies to facilitate communication between the office and the division.

(10) Any additional provisions that enhance communication between the office and the division or facilitate more efficient or effective delivery of mental health services.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.18.