No. 27525: R414-11. Podiatry Services

DAR File No.: 27525
Filed: 11/03/2004, 09:15
Received by: NL

 

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:

This rule is authorized under Section 26-1-5 which grants the Utah Department of Health the power to adopt, amend, or rescind rules that shall have the force and effect of law. In addition, this rule is authorized under Section 26-18-3, which requires the Department to administer the Medicaid program. Furthermore, 42 CFR 440.60 authorizes medical care or any other type of remedial care provided by licensed practitioners.

 

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

No written or oral comments have been received 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:

This rule should be continued because it provides podiatry services that diagnose, treat and correct foot ailments and improve the quality of foot care to eligible Medicaid recipients.

 

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]

 

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director