D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8604

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-8604 - PROGRAM SERVICES: TRAUMA RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT MODEL

8604.1

The Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) is a structured group therapy intervention for individuals who have survived trauma and have substance use disorders or mental health conditions.

8604.2

Effective March 1, 2020, Medicaid beneficiaries who meet requirements set forth in Chapter 34 or Chapter 63 of Title 22-A DCMR shall be eligible to receive TREM services.

8604.3

Medicaid reimbursable TREM services shall include therapy sessions focused on:

(a) Empowerment, self-comfort, and accurate self-monitoring, as well as ways to establish safe physical and emotional boundaries;

(b) The trauma experience and its consequences; and

(c) Skills building, including emphases on communication style, decision making, regulating overwhelming feelings, and establishing safer, more reciprocal relationships.

8604.4

TREM services shall be furnished by a TREM provider certified in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 34 or Chapter 63 of Title 22-A DCMR. TREM provider staff must complete DBH-approved TREM training.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8604

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 5406 (5/21/2021)