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S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) -Model Notices of NPP |\n| Special Programs and Initiatives |  |  |\n| 2. | a. Why is a new license required forASAM 4th edition?\u003Cbr>b. When do providers need to obtain a new license that aligns with ASAM 4th edition?\u003Cbr>c. Will there be major changes to non-residential levels of care with ASAM 4th Edition? | a. Current licenses with DHCS and ASAM designation are based on the 3rd Edition but will need to be based on the 4th Edition when it is implemented because sites will have different levels of care consistent with the ASAM 4th Edition.\u003Cbr>b. DHCS has announced that it is planning on releasing draft guidance on the ASAM 4th Edition in the Summer of 2026 and then finalize that ASAM 4th Edition guidance in January 2027, before implementing the ASAM 4th Edition in July 2027. That means that DHCS is aiming to re-license and redesignate SUD sites in accordance with the ASAM 4 th Edition within that six-month timeframe (between January 2027 and July 2027). Providers |\n\n\n|  | QUESTIONS | ANSWERS (AND UNIT RESPONSIBLE) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | d. Since 3.2 will be integrated into\u003Cbr>3.5 forASAM 4th Edition, what are the expectations for service hours? | should plan accordingly given that state licensing often is prolonged, particularly for residential settings\u003Cbr>c. Yes, there will be changes to non-residential levels of care. The two most impactful changes are an increased offering of outpatient withdrawal management and co-occurring capability.\u003Cbr>d. SAPC will base its decisions around DHCS, once DHCS releases its standards we can determine SAPC’s next steps |\n| 3. | a. Are agencies required to provide clients with the LA County Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) in addition to our own?\u003Cbr>b. If agencies do not yet have their own NPP, what are some examples of templates to refer to?\u003Cbr>c. Since the compliance date was 2/16/2026 and SAPC requires providers to use SAPC’s release of information (ROI) form, which has not yet been released to the network, what are options for using the release? | a. No, Network Treatment Providers (Part 2 programs) are not required to provide the LA County NPP to clients. 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