Definitions

Accreditation Outcomes

Full

The MBHO has excellent programs for quality improvement and consumer protection and meets or exceeds NCQA's Standards. Full accreditation is effective for a three-year period.

One Year

The MBHO has well-established programs for quality improvement and consumer protection and meets most NCQA Standards. NCQA has given the MBHO a list of recommendations and will review the organization again after a year to determine if it qualifies for Full Accreditation.

Provisional

The MBHO has adequate programs for quality improvement and consumer protection and meets some of NCQA's Standards. NCQA has given the MBHO a list of recommendations and will review the organization again after a year to determine if it qualifies for a higher level of accreditation.

Denied

Denied is an indication that the MBHO did not meet NCQA's requirements during its review.

Appealed by MBHO

Indicates an initial accreditation outcome is under review at the request of the MBHO.

Under Review by NCQA

Indicates NCQA has chosen to re-review the MBHO in order to assess the appropriateness of an existing accreditation outcome.

In Process

Indicates NCQA has reviewed the MBHO for the first time and is in the process of making a decision on the accreditation outcome.

Scheduled

Indicates the MBHO is on NCQA's schedule for an initial accreditation review.

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