The Rule outlines what bone marrow transplant procedures an insurer or health maintenance organization (HMO) must cover.

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Cost Management and Control

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
59B-12.001: Bone Marrow Transplantation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Rule outlines what bone marrow transplant procedures an insurer or health maintenance organization (HMO) must cover.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Per Section 627.4236, F.S., “The advisory panel shall conduct, at least biennially, a review of scientific evidence to ensure that its recommendations are based on current research findings and that insurance policies offer coverage for the latest medically acceptable bone marrow transplant procedures.” The advisory panel convened in late 2010 to update the Rule to meet current standards of care. The panel included a consumer representative and representatives from insurers.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 627.4236 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 627.4236 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Karin Boatwright, Bureau of Managed Health Care, [phone]

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