Sec. 10.63.03.12. Residential-Medium Intensity Level 3.3 Program

A. In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a residential-medium intensity level 3.3 program shall provide clinically-managed, medium intensity, substance-related disorder treatment based on a comprehensive assessment:

(1) In a structured environment in combination with medium-intensity treatment and ancillary services to support and promote recovery;

(2) From 20 to 35 hours weekly; and

(3) To individuals who:

(a) Meet the ASAM Criteria for level 3.3;

(b) Are chronic alcohol- or other drug-dependent;

(c) Do not need skilled nursing care;

(d) May have a history of multiple admissions to substance related disorder programs described in this chapter;

(e) May have physical or mental disabilities resulting from a prolonged substance-related disorder; and

(f) Have been identified as requiring a controlled environment and supportive therapy for an indefinite period of time.

B. A residential-medium intensity level 3.3 program may provide the following services if the program’s license specifically authorizes the services:

(1) A withdrawal management service as described in Regulation .18 of this chapter; and

(2) An opioid treatment service as described in Regulation .19 of this chapter.