R590-237-5. Rural Counties

(1) For the purposes of Subsection 31A-8-501(2)(b), rural counties where independent hospitals built prior to December 31, 2000 include all Utah counties except Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber.

(2) For the purposes of Subsection 31A-8-501(2)(b), rural counties where independent hospitals built after December 31, 2000 include all Utah counties except Cache, Davis, Salt Lake , Utah, Washington and Weber.

(3) For purposes of Subsection 31A-8-501(5)(b)(i), non-contracting provider referrals to non-contracting providers are allowed in all counties except: Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Washington, and Weber counties.