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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS LICENSING

Regulations and Standards

Program Regulations

Article IX of the Public Welfare Code
Article X of the Public Welfare Code
Chapter 20  — Licensure or Approval of Facilities and Agencies  
Chapter 5100 — Mental Health Procedures
Chapter 5200 — Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics
Chapter 5210 — Partial Hospitalization
Chapter 5221 — Mental Health Intensive Case Management   
Chapter 5230 — Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services   
Chapter 5240 — Intensive Behavioral Health Services  
Chapter 5300 — Private Psychiatric Hospitals   
Chapter 5310 — Community Residential Rehabilitation Services for the Mentally Ill   
Chapter 5320 — Requirements for Long-Term Structured Residence Licensure

Payment Regulations

Chapter 1151 — Inpatient Psychiatric Services   
Chapter 1153 — Outpatient Psychiatric Services   
Chapter 1155 — Intensive Behavioral Health Services 
Chapter 1163 — Inpatient Hospital Services

Bulletins and Licensing Standards

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Mental Health Programs Licensing Resources

• Compliance Guides and Frequently Asked Questions

• New Provider Information

• Related Resources