Technical Assistance Quick Reference
Below are information & resources important to CSS in NJ. Email your TA contact with more specific questions.
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DMHAS is the administrator and partial funder of Community support services in partnership with Medicaid. Its major initiatives website includes current CSS documentation and regulation including:
- The State Plan Amendment (2011)
- Medicaid Regulations (2016)
- CSS Monitoring Tool based on the Medicaid Regulations (2016) used by regulators and auditors
- Waiver Application
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Medicaid Newsletter (7/1/2017) “Mental Health Community Support Services (CSS)” outlines CSS services, eligibility, ICD 10 codes, and billing rates.
Medicaid Newsletter (4/1/2019) “Mental Health Community Support Services (CSS)” outlines coordination of services, linkages, documentation roles for licensed and unlicensed staff, and expanded role in documentation for provisionally licensed staff (e.g., LAC, LSW)
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The interim management entity is an independent reviewer of CSS submissions to Medicaid. A team of clinicians reviews CSS enrollment and rehabilitation plans & modifications for prior authorization for services.
Understanding the Rutgers UBHC IME CSS Process Presentation
IME Information
- CSS Eligible ICD 10 Codes (F codes)
- IME CSS Pre-Submission Checklist (Guidance Tool)
- IRP Checklist to consult before submitting plans to the IME
IME Contact
- For CSS submissions: fax (732)235-5569 | email imecss@ubhc.rutgers.edu
- For general IME information & inquiries: email cssumstaff@ubhc.rutgers.edu | call 1-844-463-2771
- Ryan Cook is the Clinician Supervisor of the IME and can be reached at rc1060@ubhc.rutgers.edu
- Sarah Maxfield is the Director of Managed Services at the IME and can be reached at sarahwi@ubhc.rutgers.edu
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The Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) compiled a Directory of Mental Health Services. Services are divided by county and service type.
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Tele-health for licensed staff & services using tele-technology for unlicensed staff were allowed through the pandemic state of emergency. Temporary Telehealth Guidelines (Medicaid Newsletter 3/21/20) through the pandemic state of emergency,
Beyond the state of emergency, on 12/21/21, Governor Murphy signed telehealth legislation (S-2559), expanding telehealth for two more years for licensed health and mental health providers. This law does not extend telehealth to unlicensed staff currently using tele-technology.
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Supportive Housing Connection (SHC) manages all of the housing vouchers contracted under DMHAS. The Division of Community Affairs (DCA) partners with SHC and DMHAS to administer the voucher program.
- Supportive Housing Connection Contacts with staff email and phone number.
DCA provides further information on the various Housing Assistance Programs within New Jersey including:
- Family Self Sufficiency
- Homeless Prevention
- Shelter Support and Emergency Housing
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
- Application for Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
- State Rental Assistance Program
- Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) – Moderate Rehabilitation
- Section 8 Homeownership Program
DCA also has a Directory of Field Offices which contains the address and general phone number for each county office.
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The Community Health Law Project provides a plethora of services for individuals in CSS including, legal, advocacy, training and education. Contact Information