No. 43749 (5-year Review): Rule R414-49. Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Orthodontia

DAR File No.: 43749
Filed: 05/31/2019 09:56:06 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 26-1-5 grants the Department of Health (Department) the authority to adopt rules as necessary to implement the Medicaid program, and Section 26-18-3 requires the Department to implement the Medicaid program through administrative rules. Additionally, 42 CFR 440.100 authorizes services provided by, or under the supervision of, a dentist.

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 defines the scope of dental services available under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program. It will also continue this rule because it expands the scope of dental services available to segments of the population that include pregnant members, blind or disabled members, Targeted Adult Medicaid members, and members who are eligible for emergency dental services.

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:

05/31/2019

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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