Florida § 409.8135 - Behavioral health services.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 409.8135 — Behavioral health services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 409.8135. Behavioral health services.
In order to ensure a high level of integration of physical and behavioral health care and to meet the more intensive treatment needs of enrollees with the most serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems, the Department of Health shall contract with the Department of Children and Families to provide behavioral health services to non-Medicaid-eligible children with special health care needs. The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Health and the agency, is authorized to establish the following: (1) The scope of behavioral health services, including duration and frequency. (2) Clinical guidelines for referral to behavioral health services. (3) Behavioral health services standards. (4) Performance-based measures and outcomes for behavioral health services. (5) Practice guidelines for behavioral health services to ensure cost-effective treatment and to prevent unnecessary expenditures. (6) Rules to implement this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 409.8135
What does Florida Statutes § 409.8135 cover?
Section 409.8135 ("Behavioral health services.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 409.8135?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 409.8135 apply to my situation?
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