Court-Ordered Services. The MCO must provide inpatient psychiatric services to Members birth through age 20, up to the annual limit, who have been ordered to receive the services by a court of competent jurisdiction under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapters 573 and 574, relating to Court-Ordered Commitments to inpatient mental health facilities. The MCO is not obligated to cover placements as a condition of probation, authorized by the Texas Family Code. These placements are Non-capitated services. The MCO cannot deny, reduce, or controvert the Medical Necessity of inpatient mental health services provided pursuant to a Court-ordered Commitment for Members birth through age 20. Any modification or termination of services must be presented to the court with jurisdiction over the matter for determination. A Member who has been ordered to receive treatment under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 573 or 574 can only Appeal the commitment through the court system.
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