17911358, 59G-4.261 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17911358

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Medicaid

Chapter:

MEDICAID POLICY

Overview

RULE:

59G-4.261

Private Duty Nursing and Family Home Health Aide Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of Rule 59G-4.261, Florida Administrative Code, is to clarify the application of the Florida Medicaid definition of “medical necessity” or “medically necessary” as it relates to private duty nursing services, and to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Private Duty Nursing Services Coverage Policy, __________.

SUMMARY:

The incorporated coverage policy will specify recipient eligibility, provider requirements, service coverage, and reimbursement information, and clarify the application of “medical necessity” or “medically necessary” for private duty nursing services.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.919, 409.961 FS.

LAW:

409.902, 409.905, 409.907, 409.908, 409.9081, 409.912, 409.913, 409.973 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/22/2016 Vol. 42/163

COMMENTS:

From 8/22/2016 To 9/12/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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