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.
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