6VAC35-180-60: Content of agreements

The Memorandum of Understanding shall identify:

1. The substance abuse, mental health, or other therapeutic treatment and case management services that the agencies will make available for residents being released from incarceration;

2. If, and with what restrictions, the Family Assessment and Planning Teams (FAPT), as established by § 2.2-5207 of the Code of Virginia, shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the mental health transition plan as described in 6VAC35-180-100 or how the mental health transition planning process will take place when the FAPT will not serve as the responsible entity;

3. The process and parties responsible for making the necessary referrals specified in the plan and for assisting the resident and the resident's family with the process of applying for services identified in the plan;

4. A timeline for implementation of services upon the resident's release from incarceration;

5. The sources of funding that may be utilized to provide the services;

6. Methods for maximizing available sources of funding, including Medicaid, and the process and parties responsible for initiation of application(s) for insurance or other benefits that may be used to fully or partially fund such services; and

7. Methods for handling confidential information in accordance with all relevant state or federal laws or regulations addressing the sharing of confidential information.