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May 03, 2018 18:16

Subd. 11a.Functional assessment.

"Functional assessment" means an assessment by the case manager of the adult's:

(1) mental health symptoms as presented in the adult's diagnostic assessment;

(2) mental health needs as presented in the adult's diagnostic assessment;

(3) use of drugs and alcohol;

(4) vocational and educational functioning;

(5) social functioning, including the use of leisure time;

(6) interpersonal functioning, including relationships with the adult's family;

(7) self-care and independent living capacity;

(8) medical and dental health;

(9) financial assistance needs;

(10) housing and transportation needs; and

(11) other needs and problems.

An ARMHS worker requires:

  • MA (Medical Assistance) eligible
  • Age 18 or older
  • Diagnosis with mental illness or traumatic brain injury
  • Substantial disability and functional impairment in three or more areas
  • Assessment by a licensed mental health professional that ARMHS are medically necessary
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