No. 27012: R414-54. Speech-Language Pathology Services

DAR File No.: 27012
Filed: 03/23/2004, 03:20
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 which shall have the force and effect of law. In addition, Section 26-18-3 requires the Department to implement the Medicaid program through administrative rules. Furthermore, 42 CFR 440.110 authorizes diagnostic, screening, preventive, or corrective services provided by or under the direction of a speech pathologist.

 

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 in order to provide speech-language pathology services to eligible Medicaid clients for whom the services are medically necessary.

 

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