8240167, 59G-4.340 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8240167

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Medicaid

Chapter:

MEDICAID POLICY

Overview

RULE:

59G-4.340

Visual Aid Services

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the amendment to Rule 59G-4.340, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference the Florida Medicaid Visual Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook, updated January 2010. The effect of the handbook update includes a reduction in Medicaid coverage for eyeglass frames and lenses for recipients age 21 and older and clarification of Visual Services policy.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to Rule 59G-4.340, F.A.C., revises and updates the Florida Medicaid Visual Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook to include a reduction in Medicaid coverage for eyeglass frames and lenses for recipients age 21 and older and clarifies Visual Services policy.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

409.919 FS.

LAW:

409.906, 409.908 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/5/2010 Vol. 36/05

COMMENTS:

From 2/5/2010 To 2/26/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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