No. 41126 (5-year Review): Rule R414-21. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

DAR File No.: 41126
Filed: 01/06/2017 12:26:34 PM

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 requires the Department to implement Medicaid policy through administrative rules, which allow the Department to administer the Medicaid program. Additionally, Section 26-1-5 authorizes the Department to adopt rules that provide access to Medicaid services, and 42 CFR 440.110 authorizes qualified therapists to provide or supervise physical therapy and occupational therapy services.

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 physical therapy and occupational therapy for Medicaid clients and reimbursement to service providers.

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:

01/06/2017

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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