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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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INSURANCE CODE |
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Title 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES |
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Subtitle E. BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER HEALTH COVERAGES |
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Chapter 1355. BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN MENTAL DISORDERS |
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Subchapter B. ALTERNATIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT BENEFITS |
Sec. 1355.051. DEFINITIONS
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Crisis stabilization unit" means a 24-hour residential program that provides, usually for a short term, intensive supervision and highly structured activities to individuals who demonstrate a moderate to severe acute psychiatric crisis.
(2) "Individual treatment plan" means a treatment plan with specific attainable goals and objectives that are appropriate to:
(A) the patient; and
(B) the program's treatment modality.
(3) "Residential treatment center for children and adolescents" means a child-care institution that:
(A) is accredited as a residential treatment center by:
(i) the Council on Accreditation;
(ii) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; or
(iii) the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children; and
(B) provides residential care and treatment for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.