Section 4220.13. Procedures

(a) The prescription must be made on Prescription and Pharmacist’s Invoice, Form MH/MR 12. The number of refills permitted—not to exceed one—should be indicated on the MH/MR 12. It is the responsibility of the physician to ensure that the patient’s drug costs are eligible for reimbursement by the County MH/MR Program and have been authorized for payment by the county administrator before using an MH/MR 12 prescription form.

(b) The pharmacy submits the MH/MR 12 on a monthly basis to the county MH/MR administrator for reimbursement. Refills of prescriptions should be reported to the county program on a monthly basis on a form of the county program’s choosing.

(c) The county administrator is responsible for providing authorization for purchase of medication. The county administrator is also responsible for ensuring that the invoice is correctly priced and is for eligible drugs. The county administrator makes payment to the pharmacy for invoices submitted under subsection (b). It is the responsibility of the county administrator to ensure that patient liability and third party revenues are exhausted before County Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MH/MR) funds are used. This responsibility may be delegated; however, the county administrator shall make every effort to ensure that pharmacies are reimbursed in a timely fashion. The goal should be reimbursement within 30 days of receipt of the claim.