No. 30938: R414-308. Application, Eligibility Determinations and Improper Medical Assistance

DAR File No.: 30938
Filed: 01/31/2008, 09:21
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:

Section 26-1-5 grants the Department of Health the power to adopt, amend, or rescind rules that shall have the force and effect of law. Section 26-18-3 grants the department the authority to implement the Medicaid program through administrative rules. In addition, 42 CFR 435.952 requires the agency to independently verify client information to determine Medicaid eligibility.

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 is necessary because it establishes requirements for medical assistance applications, eligibility decisions, and improper medical assistance. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

Kimi McNutt at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6381, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director