Does CBHA authorize long term treatment under certain circumstances?
Long-term therapy is not a covered benefit. CBHA recognizes some enrollees continue to have acute symptoms for extended periods of time and supportive maintenance by a therapist or psychiatrist will be considered in these cases. The treatment plan for chronic patients must continue to concentrate on acute, short-term goals. CBHA encourages providers to facilitate enrollee involvement in community support groups available in the area as well as building support systems with family, friends, community sponsored activities, co-workers, etc., to help the patient maintain his/her progress when treatment is terminated.
