No. 34485 (5-year Review): Rule R590-200. Diabetes Treatment and Management

DAR File No.: 34485
Filed: 03/01/2011 04:51:41 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:

Subsections 31A-2-201(1) and (3)(a) empower the commissioner to enforce and write rules necessary to implement the provisions of Title 31A. Section 31A-22-626 authorizes the commissioner to establish by rule minimum standards of coverage for diabetes for accident, and health policies. It also allows the commissioner to write rules with limits, deductibles, co-insurance, requirements regarding self-management training, and management training that is equitable or identical to coverage provided for the treatment of other diseases or illnesses, as well as requiring coverage for equipment and supplies considered to be medically necessary for that care.

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 has not received any written comments regarding this rule in the past five years.

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

This rule goes into detail regarding the minimum standards that must be covered under health care insurance. It includes diabetes education, training, supplies and prescriptions necessary for a person to manage the diabetes. 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:

Insurance
Administration
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Jilene Whitby at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Jilene Whitby, Information Specialist

Effective:

03/01/2011

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