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Community mental health centers must be accredited by the state in order to be funded to participate in the Iowa Medicaid program. A community mental health center must meet state standards that serve as the foundation of a performance-based review of those accredited organizations by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Services Division.

Code Citation IAC 441-24

Who Applies An agency pursuing designation by the Iowa Department Health and Human Services as a Community Mental Health Center.

When To Apply An application may be submitted at any time.

Initial Requirements Designation by Department of Human Services, Mental Health and Disability Services Division as a Community Mental Health Center is necessary. Contact the Division for additional information.

Duration Initial accreditation is valid for 270 calendar days with one or three year recertification.

Processing Time Approximately 3 months.

Fee Structure No fees.

Renewal Requirements Does not pertain.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information None.