Mental Health & Substance Abuse

In this section providers can:

• Learn about mental health and substance abuse benefits

Mental Health Authorization Requirements

• Mental Health Authorization Requirements for Commercial Products
• Mental Health Authorization Requirements for Senior Products

Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse

• Obtain initial visits and additional visits for a member new to treatment
• Request prior authorization for Psychological/Neuropsychological Testing
• Update your availability in our system
• Search for a mental health provider.

Inpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse

• Find information about inpatient and partial hospital treatment using Tufts Health Plan Designated Facilities

Other Provider Information

• Review some frequently asked questions
• Read information about the Massachusetts Mental Health Parity legislation
• Read information about the Federal Mental Health Parity legislation effective October 3, 2009
• Find information on payment policies
• View a copy of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Newsletter

Clinical Resources

• Obtain information on the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including the Tufts Health Plan Clinical Guideline for the Treatment of Depression in the Primary Care Setting
  
• Please see our pamphlets on
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

• Review the Mental Health Continuity of Care Standards
• Find information on The Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL)

Provider Self Service - Find information on how Mental Health providers can request initial visits and additional visits ("Blue Form") right on the web and in some cases get a rapid authorization. Providers also can check claims and review referrals. We are offering training to Mental Health providers and office staff on the self-service applications available.