(1) The prior authorization, notification and other provisions of ARM 37.88.101 apply to the mental health services plan provided in this subchapter.
(a) For purposes of applying the provisions of ARM 37.88.101 to the mental health services plan, references in ARM 37.88.101 to "Medicaid recipient" and "recipients" shall be deemed references to mental health services plan members, and references to the "Montana Medicaid Program" shall be deemed references to the mental health services plan.
(b) Services provided to adult members of the mental health services plan are exempt from the prior authorization provisions of ARM 37.88.101.