No. 28589: R590-200. Diabetes Treatment and Management

DAR File No.: 28589
Filed: 03/31/2006, 12:46
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:

Subsection 31A-2-201(1) refers to the duty the commission has to administer and enforce Title 31A. Subsection 31A-2-201(3)(a) authorizes the commissioner to make rules to implement the provisions of Title 31A. Section 31A-22-626 authorizes the commissioner to set minimum standards by rule for coverage of diabetes.

 

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 when an individual develops Type 1 and/or Type 2 Diabetes. As new types of care are developed and as a person's health status changes, the rule allows for instruction on how to eat and exercise and handle the overall illness specific to the individual. Therefore, this rules 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:

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