No. 31453: R414-52. Optometry Services  

  • DAR File No.: 31453
    Filed: 05/19/2008, 01:53
    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. 42 CFR 440.225 authorizes the state to provide optometry services to Medicaid clients.

    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 did not receive any written or oral comments 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 because it outlines eligibility requirements, service coverage, and reimbursement for optometry services.

    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 KMCNUTT@utah.gov

    Authorized by:

    David N. Sundwall, Executive Director

Document Information

Publication Date:
06/15/2008
Filed Date:
05/19/2008
Agencies:
Health,Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy
Authorized By:
David N. Sundwall, Executive Director
DAR File No.:
31453
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R414-52. Optometry Services.