Issued: July 11, 2026
Partners Health Management has updated the In Lieu of Service (ILOS) definition for Child Focused Assertive Community Treatment (Child ACT).
The updated definition is effective March 31, 2026.
What is Happening?
The Child ACT ILOS definition has been revised to reflect clinical, operational, and service delivery updates. Child ACT continues to be a team-based, multidisciplinary service designed to support children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) in community-based settings.
Service Updates
- Revised and expanded evidence-based treatment models
- Revised staff requirements
- Clarified Care Management responsibilities and TCM coordination
- Updated language for clarity and alignment with person-centered care
Where can providers find additional information?
The full updated Child ACT ILOS definition is available here: Service Definitions – Partners Health Management – Provider Knowledge Base
What do providers need to do?
Providers delivering Child ACT services should:
- Review the updated ILOS definition in its entirety
- Ensure policies, procedures, and service delivery align with the updated requirements
Where can providers find additional information?
The full updated Child ACT ILOS definition is available here: Service Definitions – Partners Health Management – Provider Knowledge Base
Who should providers contact with questions?
For questions, providers may contact:
- UM Questions: UMQuestions@partnersbhm.org
- Provider Account Specialists: PAS@partnersbhm.org