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Pursuant to 105 CMR 173.030(A), the DPH will expedite review of applications with a
focus on underserved populations, such as behavioral health patients.
REVIEW
After a completed application and fee are received by the Department
of Public Health (Department), the Department will review the information and
will contact the applicant if clarifications or additional information for the
submitted application materials are needed.
REGULATIONS
For complete information regarding approval of an MIH Program, please
refer to 105 CMR173.000 and associated sub-regulatory guidance. It is
the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all responses are consistent with
the requirements of 105 CMR 173.000 and associated sub-regulatory guidance, and
any requirements specified by the Department, as applicable.
QUESTIONS
If additional information is needed regarding the MIH with ED Avoidance
Component application process, please contact the MIH Program
at 617-753-8484 or MIH@state.ma.us.
APPLICATION ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST
Either (1) completed MIH Program Application or (2) Certificate of Approval for an
already approved MIH Program. Note: The “Gap in service delivery narrative” in the
MIH Program Application must be specific to the ED Avoidance Program.
MIH Program Application Number or Approval Number: _________________
This application (MIH with ED Avoidance Component Application)
If applicable, list of ESP partners and description of how program will address patients
with behavioral health needs
Affiliate hospital medical director(s’) contact name, email address, and title
Executive summary (2.a.)
911 to MIH ED Avoidance transition description (3.a.)
Policies and procedures (3.b.)
Clinical and triage protocols (4.a.)
Training curriculum (4.b.)
Application Resubmission. If this is a resubmission, please include your previous
application number in the box on the below. Your application number or ID is provided
on the last page of the previous application if it was saved
Previous Application Number: ______________________
To submit this application and all required supporting documentation, please fax
the documents to 617-887-8751. Applicants must label all supporting documents with
the 14-digit application ID found on the last page of the application.