DAR File No. 40177

Crime Victim Reparations, Administration

Section R270-1-17

Prescription or Over-the-Counter Medications

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 40177
Filed: 02/01/2016 08:01:40 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

In Section R270-1-17, wording is added that relates to prescription or over-the-counter medications, and the reimbursement thereof.

Summary of the rule or change:

The only changes made to this rule was new language in Section R270-1-17 as it relates to prescriptions or over-the-counter medications, and the reimbursement thereof.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 63M-7-501

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There are no anticipated costs or savings that are expected to the state budget. The change only relates to reimbursement for the duration of an approved treatment plan. The change does not guarantee reimbursement or cost that would affect the state budget.

local governments:

There are no anticipated costs or savings that are expected to local governments. Local government is not affected by the change in the rule, as it only applies to the administration of crime victim reparations.

small businesses:

There are no anticipated costs or savings that are expected to small businesses. Small businesses are not affected by the change in the rule, as it only applies to the administration of crime victim reparations.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There are no anticipated costs or savings that are expected to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities. Said persons are not affected by the change in the rule, as it only applies to the administration of crime victim reparations.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no anticipated compliance costs for affected persons. The changes only apply to the consideration for reimbursement for the duration of an approved treatment plan.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There are no anticipated fiscal impacts that this rule may have on businesses. Businesses are not affected by the change in the rule, as it only applies to the administration of crime victim reparation, and only relates to reimbursement for the duration of an approved treatment plan.

Ron Gordon, Executive Director

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

Crime Victim Reparations
AdministrationRoom 200
350 E 500 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-3347

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Gary Scheller at the above address, by phone at 801-238-2362, by FAX at 801-533-4127, or by Internet E-mail at garys@utah.gov
• Nicole Alder at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3240, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at nicolealder@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

03/16/2016

This rule may become effective on:

03/23/2016

Authorized by:

Gary Scheller, Director

R270. Crime Victim Reparations, Administration.

R270-1. Award and Reparation Standards.

R270-1-17. Prescription or Over-the-Counter Medications.

A. Reimbursement of prescription or over-the-counter medications and/or medication management services used in conjunction with mental health therapy shall be considered only for the duration of an approved Treatment Plan.

B. Reimbursement of prescription or over-the-counter medications used in conjunction with medical treatment shall be considered only during the course of treatment by the physician.

C. Medication management rates shall be limited to a maximum of $62.50 per thirty minute session.

 

KEY: victim compensation, victims of crimes

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [August 21, 2015]2016

Notice of Continuation: June 29, 2011

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63M-7-501 et seq.