How does the MTF obtain authorization for behavioral health?
The MTF or the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO) will initiate referral/authorization requests for ADSMs and other designated patients to civilian specialists and sub-specialists for services that are beyond the scope of services available at the MTF. A DD Form 2161 (this form may vary by MTF site) will be completed and sent to Humana Military prior to sending the patient for behavioral health treatment. ValueOptions and the MTF, as appropriate, will agree on a civilian provider to administer the care; ValueOptions then processes the authorization and notifies the patient and provider of the authorization for care. Again, a MTF referral is only required for ADSMs.
