DAR File No. 43634

Health, Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy

Rule R414-14A

Hospice Care

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 43634
Filed: 04/08/2019 12:28:04 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 26-1-5 grants the Department of Health (Department) the authority to adopt, amend or rescind 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 U.S.C. 1395x(dd) authorizes coverage for hospice care 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 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 sets forth eligibility, access, and coverage for Medicaid clients. The Department will also continue this rule because it includes provisions for concurrent care, in-home care, general care, respite care, continuous care, adult client rights, notices, discharge, payment, contracts, enrollment, marketing, and waivers.

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 [email protected]

Effective:

04/08/2019

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director