TiPS provides real-time, peer-to-peer resources to the PCPs who need immediate consultative advice for children (up to age 21) with behavioral health concerns. The program is available for children insured by Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Program.
Overview
TiPS is a Pennsylvania HealthChoices program designed to increase the availability of child psychiatry consultation teams, regionally and by phone, to primary care providers (PCPs) and other prescribers of psychotropic medications. The program is available for children insured by Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Program. TiPS provides real-time, peer-to-peer resources to the PCPs who need immediate consultative advice for children (up to age 21) with behavioral health concerns. TiPS psychiatrists don’t prescribe medications. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides consultation to providers in the Southeast Zone.
Phone varies on region
Southeast Zone: 267-426-1776
Northeast and Lehigh/Capital: 800-233-4082
Southwest and Northwest: 844-972-8477
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