D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8605

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

Rule 29-8605 - PROGRAM SERVICES: TRAUMA SYSTEMS THERAPY

8605.1

Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) is a comprehensive, phase-based treatment program for children and adolescents, aged six (6) to eighteen (18), who have experienced traumatic events or who live in environments with ongoing stress or traumatic reminders.

8605.2

Effective March 1, 2020, Medicaid reimbursable TST services shall include:

(a) Psychotherapy;

(b) Home or community-based stabilization;

(c) Emotion regulation skills training; and

(d) Consultation with the psychopharmacologic treatment team.

8605.3

Children and adolescents who meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR shall be eligible to receive Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) services, as provided under the Demonstration Program.

8605.4

TST services shall be furnished by providers that have been certified by DBH in accordance with requirements set forth in Chapter 34 of Title 22-A DCMR. TST provider staff must complete DBH-approved TST training.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-8605

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