No. 38014 (5-year Review): Rule R414-42. Telehealth Home Health Services

DAR File No.: 38014
Filed: 09/17/2013 02:15:22 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 26-18-13 requires the Department to adopt rules that establish and fulfill the requirements of telehealth services that are considered to be face-to-face encounters for reimbursement under the Medicaid program. In addition, Section 26-18-3 requires the Department to implement by rule the policy that allows the Department to provide telehealth services for Medicaid recipients.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Department did not receive any written or oral comments regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Department will continue this rule because it provides telehealth home health services for Medicaid recipients, spells out the eligibility requirements for these services, and establishes reimbursement methodology for Medicaid providers.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Craig Devashrayee at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6641, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Nina Baker at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9127, by FAX at 801-538-6412, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

09/17/2013

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