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ARTS Resources for Providers

Overview

This page provides information for Behavioral Health providers, including:

  • Credentialing & Licensing Resources
  • ASAM Levels - Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Residential, and Medically Managed Inpatient
  • Opioid Treatment
  • Office-based addiction treatment
  • Peer Recover Supports Services

Service Authorizations for Virginia Medicaid Behavioral Health Providers

All service Authorizations (SA) are now handled by Acentra Health (formerly KePro), who oversee all service authorizations for behavioral health for fee for service members.  Please review the essential Medicaid Bulletins regarding the transition to Acentra Health, as well as information about provider training.  You can also visit the new SA website for additional information.


Credentialing Information

Pathways for Becoming an ARTS Provider 


DBHDS Licensing Resources

Department Of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

DBHDS Office of Licensing 

DBHDS Office of Recovery Services 

DBHDS OTP/MAT License Technical Assistance (March 2017) 


ARTS Providers ASAM Level 2.1 to 4.0

Providers must submit the appropriate DBHDS license(s) for the level of care you are looking to provide to the DMAS Provider Services Solution (PRSS) vendor and each of the MCOs to start the credentialing and contracting process if not already in-network.

Note: New Virginia-based residential treatment facilities must submit pro-forma cost report data, which will be used to set the initial per diem rate based on an audited cost report for a 12-month period within the first two years of operation.  Virginia-based Residential Treatment and ARTS Residential/non-hospital-based facilities that do not submit pro forma cost reports shall be paid at 75 percent of the established rate ceiling.

PRSS enrollment and training can be found on the MES Public Portal under Provider Training.  Enrollment guides, video courses detailing how to enroll as a provider and other resources are available.

View this Town Hall presentation to learn more about PRTF/ARTS Facility Rate Updates. 


Opioid Treatment Programs

Please ensure that you submit a DBHDS license for the intended level of care to the DMAS Provider Services Solution (PRSS) vendor and each of the Medicaid health plans to start the credentialing and contracting process if not already in-network.

Detailed training on PRSS Enrollment can be found on the MES Public Portal under Provider Training.  Find enrollment guides as well as video courses detailing how to enroll as a provider.


Office Based Addiction Treatment

Providers must submit a completed ARTS Preferred OBAT attestation, credentialing Checklist, and staff roster to sud@dmas.virginia.gov for review.  Once an OBAT Recognition Letter is provided, please submit all documents to the DMAS Provider Services Solution (PRSS) vendor and each of the MCOs to start the credentialing and contracting process if not already in-network.  The PRSS vendor (Gainwell) can be accessed via the PRSS (Provider portal) from the MES website.

OBOA/OBAT Resources

Video: Starting Up an OBOT - March 2021 

Slide Deck: Starting Up an OBOT - March 2021 

How to Become a Preferred OBAT 

ARTS Attestation Form for Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Programs 

ARTS OBAT Credentialing Checklist 

ARTS OBAT Staff Roster 


Peer Recovery Supports Services and Forms

Please ensure that you submit an active registration from the Department of Health Professions' Board of Counseling to the DMAS Provider Services Solution (PRSS) vendor and each of the Medicaid health plans to start the credentialing and contracting process if not already in-network.  The PRSS vendor (Gainwell) can be accessed via the PRSS (Provider portal) from the MES website.

Registration / Service Authorization Forms

Video: Medicaid Peer Recovery Support Services Symposium 

Slide Deck: Medicaid Peer Recovery Support Services Symposium 

ARTS and Mental Health Services Registration Form Effective February 21, 2024 

Detailed training on PRSS Enrollment can be found on the MES Public Portal under Provider Training.  Enrollment guides,  video courses detailing how to enroll as a provider, and more can be found on the MES portal.

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