Adult Mental Health Habilitation Services Program
Adult Mental Health Habilitation Program
Indiana Medicaid offers coverage for home- and community-based services (HCBS) through the Adult Mental Health Habilitation (AMHH) program. These services are provided to adults with a serious mental illness who reside in an HCBS setting and may benefit from AMHH services to live a safer lifestyle. AMHH services are also available for eligible adults with both mental illness and addiction disorders.
Individuals must meet both HCBS eligibility and Medicaid eligibility guidelines to be eligible for AMHH services. To be eligible, individuals must be:
Age 19 or older
Enrolled in Medicaid
Residing in or transitioning to a setting that meets federal setting requirements for HCBS (noninstitutionalized)
AMHH-eligible with a Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)-approved diagnosis
Demonstrating a level of need by meeting the following criteria:
Receive a score of 3 or higher on the DMHA-approved assessment tool
Not be a danger to self or others
Without ongoing habilitation services, is likely to deteriorate and be at risk of institutionalization
Needs significant assistance in major life domains related to their mental illness (for example, physical problems, social functioning, basic living skills, self-care, and potential for harm to self or others)
Significant needs related to their behavioral health
Significant impairment in self-management of their mental illness or needs assistance with mental illness management
Lack of sufficient natural supports to assist with mental illness management
Covered Services
In addition to Medicaid-covered services, individuals receiving AMHH services are eligible for the following:
- Adult Day Services
- Home- and Community-Based Habilitation and Support
- Respite Care
- Therapy and Behavioral Support Services
- Addiction Counseling
- Supported Community Engagement Services
- Care Coordination
- Medication Training and Support
Member Information
- Referrals to AMHH services may come from any source within the community:
Community mental health centers (CMHCs) or other treatment providers may identify individuals who appear to meet the AMHH target-group and needs-based eligibility criteria.
Individuals may notify a DMHA-approved AMHH provider of interest in AMHH services.
Family members or caregivers may inquire about the services and assist the family member in contacting a DMHA-approved AMHH provider.
To apply for AMHH services, go to your local CMHC. It is helpful to apply as soon as you identify a need for services.
You must also apply for Medicaid. You can learn more about applying for Medicaid by going to the Apply for Coverage webpage.
For more information on AMHH, please visit the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Adult Mental Health and Habilitation Services webpage or email amhhservices-fssa@state.in.us.
Provider Information
AMHH services may be delivered only by providers meeting specific state-defined criteria. The DMHA certifies agencies to provide AMHH services. DMHA-certified CMHCs are eligible to be approved AMHH service provider agencies.
DMHA-approved providers must also be enrolled with Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) as a behavioral health care provider (provider type 11) with the AMHH specialty (provider specialty 115). Refer to the Become an IHCP Provider webpage for more information.
Additional provider resources regarding AMHH services are available at the following links:
DMHA Adult Mental Health Habilitation Services provider reference module.
Home- and Community-Based Services Billing Guidelines provider reference module