| As agents of MHA and
the CSAs, MAPS-MD will support MHA
and the CSAs by:
- Determining whether an individual is part of the
public mental health system
- Referring the individual to qualified providers
of public mental health services
- Preauthorizing non-emergency care
- With MHA and the CSAs, concurrently managing the
care and cost of care in the public mental health
system according to established protocols
- Conducting utilization review of services to ensure
quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness
- Collecting data and submitting reports
- Processing billing claims and remitting payments
- Evaluating the public mental health system
The Maryland Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene (DHMH) does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability
in the operation and administration of its services,
facilities, programs, benefits, and employment opportunities.
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