Health, Disease Control and Prevention; HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Control/Refugee Health

Rule R388-805

Ryan White Program

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35368
Filed: 10/18/2011 11:41:21 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:

This rule governs program eligibility, benefits, and administration by the Department for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2009 Part B Program (Ryan White Program). It is authorized by Section 26-1-5, Section 26-1-15, Section 26-1-18, and Subsections 26-1-30(2)(a), (b), (c), and (g).

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have not been any written comments received since the rule was enacted.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The purpose of this rule is to provide reimbursement to providers for services rendered to HIV positive individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements. The standards outlined in the rule describe Ryan White Program eligibility, benefits, and administration. Continuation of this rule is critical to providing care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS who have no health insurance, have insufficient health care coverage, or who lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Cristie Chesler at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9465, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at cchesler@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Jennifer Brown, Bureau Director

Effective:

10/18/2011