Common use of Authorization Decisions Clause in Contracts

Authorization Decisions. i. For authorization decisions other than the expedited decisions described below in Paragraph I.C.3.m.ii), County shall provide notice as expeditiously as the client’s mental health condition requires and within fourteen (14) calendar days following receipt of the request for service, with a possible extension of up to fourteen (14) additional calendar days, if the client or Contractor requests an extension; or if County identifies a need for additional information. ii. In cases in which Contractor or County determines that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the client’s life or health or ability to attain, maintain, or regain maximum function, the County will make an expedited authorization decision and provide notice as expeditiously as the client’s mental health condition requires and no later than three (3) working days after receipt of the request for authorization. The County may extend the three-

Authorization Decisions. i. For authorization decisions other than the expedited decisions described below in Paragraph I.C.3.m.ii), County shall provide notice as expeditiously as the client’s mental health condition requires and within fourteen (14) calendar days following receipt of the request for service, with a possible extension of up to fourteen (14) additional calendar days, if the client or Contractor requests an extension; or if County identifies a need for additional information. ii. In For initial authorizations and in cases in which Contractor or County determines that following the standard timeframe could seriously jeopardize the client’s life or health or ability to attain, maintain, or regain maximum function, the County will make an expedited authorization decision and provide notice as expeditiously as the client’s mental health condition requires and no later than three (3) working days after receipt of the request for authorization. The County may extend the three-three