No. 41954 (5-year Review): Rule R414-8. Electronic Personal Medical Records for the Medicaid Program

DAR File No.: 41954
Filed: 07/28/2017 08:44:30 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:

Section 26-18-3 sets forth member rights and requirements in the electronic exchange of information under the Medicaid program. In addition, 42 CFR 435.1200 requires Medicaid to implement a secure, electronic interface with other medical assistance programs to make eligibility determinations.

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:

The Department will continue this rule because it implements the requirement to enroll a Medicaid member in an electronic health information exchange and specifies the member's right to opt out.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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]

Effective:

07/28/2017

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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