DC:0-5 Policy in Selected States State DC:0-5 Crosswalks

DC:0-5 Policy in Selected States This document presents information about how several states are using the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood- Revised (DC:0-5) and have incorporated this system into policy (legislation, Medicaid plan, and guidance). [...] For CTSS providers, utilize the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorder of Infancy and Early Childhood DC 0-5”; from PRiSM profile on DC:0-5 implementation in Minnesota, . [...] Providers will diagnose children through the age of 47 months based on the DC: 0-3R”; from PRiSM profile on parent-child dyadic treatment and DC:0-5 in Arkansas: “The state… convened an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Standards Workgroup to develop an approval process for clinicians providing services for children ages 0-47 months under Medicaid. [...] To meet these standards, clinicians must complete training in the DC:0-5… and have completed (or be actively participating in) training for an approved evidence-based dyadic treatment model appropriate for children 0-47 months of age.”) States with guidance recommending use of DC:0-5: • Colorado (see PRiSM profile for additional information on DC:0-5 implementation in Colorado). [...] Washington: Legislation also allows reimbursement for three to five sessions for mental health intake and assessment and for mental health assessments in home or community settings, including reimbursement for clinician travel.