No. 40238 (5-year Review): Rule R590-200. Diabetes Treatment and Management  

  • DAR File No.: 40238
    Filed: 02/29/2016 10:06:32 AM

    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 31A-2-201(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, coinsurance, 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 their 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
    Room 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
    450 N MAIN ST
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Effective:

    02/29/2016

    Authorized by:

    Steve Gooch, Information Specialist


Document Information

Effective Date:
2/29/2016
Publication Date:
03/15/2016
Type:
Five-Year Notices of Review and Statements of Continuation
Filed Date:
02/29/2016
Agencies:
Insurance, Administration
Authorized By:
Steve Gooch, Information Specialist
DAR File No.:
40238
Summary:

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

CodeNo:
R590-200
CodeName:
{41297|R590-200|R590-200. Diabetes Treatment and Management}
Link Address:
InsuranceAdministrationRoom 3110 STATE OFFICE BLDG450 N MAIN STSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201
Link Way:

Steve Gooch, by phone at 801-538-3803, by FAX at 801-538-3829, or by Internet E-mail at sgooch@utah.gov

AdditionalInfo:
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online. The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2016/b20160315.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version. For questions regarding the content or ...
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R590-200. Diabetes Treatment and Management.