The purpose of the new Rule 59G-13.132, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference in rule the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Services Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards for ...

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Medicaid

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
59G-13.132: Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the new Rule 59G-13.132, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference in rule the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Services Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards for Briefs and Diapers that are effective June 2009. The effect will be to incorporate by reference in rule the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards for Briefs and Diapers, June 2009.
In the Notice of Rule Development, we stated that the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards for Briefs and Diapers were effective January 2009. We changed this date to June 2009.
SUMMARY: The purpose of the new Rule 59G-13.132, F.A.C., is to incorporate by reference in rule the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Services Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards for Briefs and Diapers that are effective June 2009.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will have an impact on small business. A SERC has been prepared by the agency. Providers of consumable medical supply services will experience a reduction in revenues as a result of reduced rates for disposable incontinence medical supplies. The degree of reduction will depend upon the number of recipients served and the intensity of the services provided.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 409.919 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.906, 409.907, 409.908, 409.912, FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: July 20, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32308
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Arlene Walker, Bureau of Medicaid Services, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 20, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, [phone], [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

59G-13.132 Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule.

(1) This rule applies to all traumatic brain and spinal cord injury waiver services providers enrolled in the Medicaid program.

(2) All traumatic brain and spinal cord injury waiver services providers enrolled in the Medicaid program must be in compliance with the Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule, June 2009, and Quality Standards for Briefs and Diapers, June 2009, which are incorporated by reference. The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Disposable Incontinence Medical Supplies Procedure Codes and Fee Schedule and Quality Standards are available from the Medicaid fiscal agent’s Web Portal at http://mymedicaid-florida.com. Click on Public Information for Providers, then on Provider Support, and then on Fee Schedules. Paper copies may be obtained from the Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Medicaid Services, 2727 Mahan Drive, M.S. 20, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

Rulemaking Authority 409.919 FS. Law Implemented 409.906, 409.908 FS. History–New________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Arlene Walker
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Holly Benson, Secretary
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 5, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 26, 2008