General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

he was not on GR at the time he request treatment.
GR 40-120.34 –
Extending Treatment
GR 40-120.35 –
Processing Extensions
Can MSARP treatment be extended?
Yes, MSARP treatment can be extended one time
only for three months (beyond the six month limit) if
there is clinical justification for continuing treatment,
even if the participant is no longer on GR.
How are requests for treatment extensions
processed?
Requests for treatment extensions are generated by
treatment providers to the DHS’ Alcohol and Drug
Program staff who determines if the request is
justified.
If the request is justified, a recommendation for
approval will be sent to DPSS’ Case
Manager/Liaison for final approval/denial.
Generally, if DHS recommends approval of the
extension, DPSS’ Case Manager/Liaison can
approve the request.
However, the request must be clinically based.
If, for example, the extension is solely because
an individual is under age 20 or has literacy
problems, the request must be denied as this is
not a clinical reason for continuing treatment.
This should be the only reason for not approving
an extension.
If DHS determines that an extension is not
justified, the request will not be forwarded to
DPSS for action.
GR 40-120.36 – ABP
1171
GR 40-120.37 –
Processing ABP 1171
What form is used for treatment extensions?
The ABP 1171, Substance Abuse Recovery
Program Treatment Provider Report of Changes
and Request for Extended Treatment General
Relief Program Services, (an out of drawer form) is
used by providers to request an extension of
treatment services.
What needs to be done when the request is
received?
When the ABP 1171 is received, the Case
Manager/Liaison is responsible for: