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Oregon Bulletin

January 1, 2012

Oregon Health Authority,
Division of Medical Assistance Programs
Chapter 410

Rule Caption: Managed Care Fully Capitated Health Plan and Physician Care Organization Pharmaceutical Drug List Requirements.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 32-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 11-21-2011

Certified to be Effective: 11-21-11 thru 5-15-12

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 410-141-0070

Subject: The Oregon Health Plan (OHP or Managed Care) Program administrative rules govern Division of Medical Assistance Programs’ (Division) payments for services provided to clients. The Division temporarily amended OAR 410-141-0070, Managed Care Fully Capitated Health Plan and Physician Care Organization Pharmaceutical Drug List Requirements, because a prior update inadvertently created some concerns with respect to how the division will address requests to exclude drugs from the capitation rate that were FDA approved to treat mental health diseases, but were not listed as a class 7 or 11, by First DataBank. This filing is to clarify and assist providers when addressing this issue in the future. This rule must be updated in time for providers to conform to the Division’s requirements set forth in this rule.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-141-0070

Managed Care Fully Capitated Health Plan and Physician Care Organization Pharmaceutical Drug List Requirements

(1) Prescription drugs are a covered service based on the funded Condition/Treatment Pairs. Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP)’s and Physician Care Organization (PCO)’s shall pay for prescription drugs, except:

(a) As otherwise provided, mental health drugs that are in Class 7 & 11 (based on the National Drug Code (NDC) as submitted by the manufacturer to First Data Bank);

(b) Depakote, Lamictal and those drugs that the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) specifically carved out from capitation according to sections (8) and (9) of this rule;

(d) For drugs covered under Medicare Part D when the client is fully dual eligible.

(2) FCHPs and PCOs may use a restrictive drug list as long as it allows access to other drug products not on the drug list through some process such as prior authorization (PA). The drug list must:

(a) Include (FDA) Federal Drug Administration- approved drug products for each therapeutic class sufficient to ensure the availability of covered drugs with minimal prior approval intervention by the provider of pharmaceutical services;

(b) Include at least one item in each therapeutic class of over-the-counter medications; and

(3) FCHPs and PCOs shall provide their participating providers and their pharmacy subcontractor with:

(a) Their drug list and information about how to make non-drug listed requests;

(b) Updates made to their drug list within 30 days of a change that may include, but is not limited to:

(A) Addition of a new drug;

(B) Removal of a previously listed drug; and

(4) If a drug cannot be approved within the 72-hour time requirement for prior authorization of drugs and the medical need for the drug is immediate, FCHPs and PCOs must provide (within 24 hours of receipt of the drug prior authorization request) for the dispensing of at least a 72-hour supply of a drug that requires prior authorization.

(5) FCHPs and PCOs shall authorize the provision of a drug requested by the Primary Care Physician (PCP) or referring provider, if the approved prescriber certifies medical necessity for the drug such as:

(a) The equivalent of the drug listed has been ineffective in treatment; or

(b) The drug listed causes or is reasonably expected to cause adverse or harmful reactions to the Division member.

(6) Prescriptions for Physician Assisted Suicide under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act are excluded; payment is governed solely by OAR 410-121-0150.

(7) FCHPs and PCOs shall not authorize payment for any Drug Efficacy Study Implementation (DESI) Less Than Effective (LTE) drugs which have reached the FDA Notice of Opportunity for Hearing NOOH) stage, as specified in OAR 410-121-0420 (DESI)(LTE) Drug List. The DESI LTE drug list is available at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidDrug
RebateProgram/12 LTEIRSDrugs.asp

(8) An FCHP or PCO may seek to add drugs to the list contained in section (1) of this rule by submitting a request to the Division no later than March 1 of any given contract year that contains all of the following information:

(a) The name of the drug;

(b) The FDA approved indications that identifies the drug may be used to treat a severe mental health condition; and,

(9) Upon receipt of a request from an FCHP or PCO requesting a drug not be paid within the capitation rate of the FCHP or PCO, the Division shall exclude the drug from capitation rate for the following January contract cycle if the Division determines that the drug has an approved FDA indication for the treatment of a severe mental health condition such as major depressive, bi-polar or schizophrenic disorders.

(10) The Division will pay for a drug that is not included in the capitation rate pursuant to the Pharmaceutical Services Program rules (chapter 410, division 121). An FCHP or PCO may not reimburse providers for carved out drugs.

(11) FCHPs and PCOs shall submit quarterly utilization data, within 60 days of the date of service, as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid Drug Rebate Program requirements pursuant to Section 2501 of the Affordable Care Act.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: 414.065

Hist.: OMAP 61-2003, 9-5-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03; OMAP 27-2005, f. 4-20-05, cert. ef. 5-1-05; OMAP 57-2005, f. 10-25-05, cert. ef. 11-1-05; OMAP 65-2005, f. 11-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; OMAP 23-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; OMAP 46-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 16-2010, f. 6-11-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10; DMAP 42-2010, f. 12-28-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 32-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-21-11 thru 5-15-12

Rule Caption: Provider billing & retroactive reimbursement for visual materials for clients with primary Medicare coverage.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 33-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-5-2011

Certified to be Effective: 12-6-11

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-140-0080, 410-140-0260, 410-140-0400

Subject: The Visual Services program administrative rules govern Division of Medical Assistance Programs’ (DMAP) payment for services to certain clients. The Division’s current sole optical services contractor is not a Medicare credentialed provider and cannot bill Medicare, therefore, the Division amended rules listed above to allow vision providers to bill and be reimbursed for visual materials (i.e., frames, lenses, specialty frames, and miscellaneous items) ordered from any visual materials supplier for Oregon Health Plan clients who receive services on a fee-for-service basis and have primary Medicare coverage. The revisions also allow providers to resubmit claims to the Division retroactively for 18-months, for dates of service beginning June 1, 2010.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-140-0080

Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program Claims

(1) When a client has both Medicare and coverage through the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division), optometrists and ophthalmologists must bill Medicare first for Medicare covered services. Refer to the Division’s General Rules, Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 410-120-1210, Medical Assistance Benefit Packages and Delivery.

(2) When an Oregon Health Plan (OHP) client receives services on a fee-for-service basis under the Division’s rules and has Medicare coverage:

(a) A provider may use any visual materials supplier to order visual materials (i.e., frames, lenses, specialty frames, and miscellaneous items); and

(b) The Division does not require payment authorization for Medicare-covered services. Refer to OAR 410-120-1320, Authorization of Payment.

(3) Effective only for dates of service between 6/1/2010 and 12/1/2011, a provider may resubmit a claim for visual materials from a visual materials supplier other than SWEEP Optical (as noted above), and receive appropriate reimbursement from the Division in accordance with OARs 410-120-1210, Medical Assistance Benefit Packages and Delivery, OAR 410-120-1300, Timely Submission of Claims, and 410-120-1340, Payment.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042, 414.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025, 414.065, 414.075

Hist.: AFS 75-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-89; HR 15-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-92, Renumbered from 461-018-0190; HR 37-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-92; HR 15-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; HR 1-1996, f. 1-12-96, cert. ef. 1-15-96; OMAP 20-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 65-2004, f. 9-13-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 22-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; DMAP 33-2011, f. 12-5-11, cert. ef. 12-6-11

410-140-0260

Purchase of Ophthalmic Materials

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) contracts with SWEEP Optical Laboratories (also referred to herein as contractor) to buy materials (i.e., frames, lenses, specialty frames, and miscellaneous items), excluding contact lenses. Rates for materials are negotiated by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. All frames, lenses and miscellaneous items filled into these frames are to be provided:

(a) Only by contractor, unless the client has primary Medicare coverage; or

(b) By any visual materials supplier when the client has primary Medicare coverage. See Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 410-140-0080; and

(c) It is the provider’s responsibility to verify the client’s eligibility prior to ordering vision materials . See OAR 410-140-0050 and refer to 410-120-1140 Verification of Eligibility.

(2) Contact lenses or glasses are limited to once every 24 months for eligible adults (see OAR 410-140-0050). Replacement of contact lenses is limited to a total of two contacts every 12 months (or the equivalent in disposable lenses), and does not require prior authorization (PA). See OAR 410-140-0160 for information on coverage of contact lenses.

(3) One pair of additional glasses is covered within 120 days following cataract surgery. When ordering glasses from contractor for post-cataract surgery, mark the appropriate box indicating surgery was performed within 120 days.

(4) The purchase of glasses for children (birth through age 20) is covered when it is documented in the physician/optometrist’s clinical record as medically appropriate.

(5) Ophthalmic materials that are not covered include, but are not limited to the following:

(a) Two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals or trifocals in a single frame;

(b) Hand-held, low vision aids;

(d) Single lens spectacle mounted low vision aids;

(e) Telescopic and other compound lens system, including distance vision telescopic, nearvision telescopes, and compound microscopic lens systems;

(f) Extra or spare pairs of glasses or contacts;

(g) Anti-reflective lens coating;

(h) U-V lens;

(i) Progressive and blended lenses;

(j) Bifocals and trifocals segments over 28mm including executive;

(k) Aniseikonia lenses;

(l) Sunglasses.

(6) Scratch Coating is included in the lens service. Providers cannot charge scratch coating to the Division, the Fully Capitated Health Plan or the client as a separate service.

(7) PA for materials provided by contractor:

(a) Materials that require PA must be medically necessary and include:

(A) Frames not included in the Division’s contract with contractor. Providers should contact contractor for assistance with locating a frame to meet the client’s need. (Contractor’s frame catalog can be accessed at www.sweepoptical.com ):

(i) May be purchased through contractor if there is an unusual circumstance or medical need that prevents the client from using any of the existing frames or lenses. For example: A client has an unusually large head size that requires a custom frame or a larger frame than provided in the contract. This does not mean that a client can select a frame that is not included in the contract because the provider’s office does not carry the full selection of contract frames or that the client does not approve of the selection.

(ii) Frames not included in the contract may exceed the limit of the required 7-10 calendar-day turn-around time frame.

(B) Deluxe frames;

(b) The Division will send Notice of all approved PA requests to contractor, who will forward a copy of the PA approval and confirmation number to the requesting provider;

(8) PA for contact lenses – PA is required for adults (except for the treatment of injury or disease, including Keratoconus).

(9) Providers must maintain adequate documentation as outlined in OAR 410-120-1360, Requirements for Financial, Clinical and Other Records:

(a) Providers will provide contractor with specific, appropriate written documentation for materials ordered from contractor;

(b) Contractor is not responsible if the Division determines the documentation in the client’s record does not allow for the service as directed by the limitations indicated in the administrative rules.

(10) The following services no longer require PA but are subject to strict limitations:

(a) Frames and lenses for adults age 21 and over are limited to once every 24 months. Glasses with a prescription that is equal to or less than +/-.25 diopters in both eyes are not covered;

(b) Replacement of frame fronts and temples for frames not included in the Division’s contract with contractor (See Visual Services Supplemental Information for accessing frames catalog): Limited to frames that were not included in contract that were purchased with proper prior approval or when a client has a medical condition that requires the use of a specialty temple;

(c) Tints and Photochromic lenses: Limited to clients with documented albinism and pupillary defects. The most appropriate International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) code selected by a physician or optometrist will be included in appropriate documentation provided to contractor;

(d) Other medically necessary items for a contract frame (i.e., cable temples, head-strap frame), when a client has a medical condition that requires the use of a specialty temple, nose pieces, head strap frame. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to contractor by a physician or an optometrist;

(e) Nonprescription glasses: Limited to clients that do not require any correction in one eye and where there is blindness in one eye. The purpose of this exception is to offer maximum protection for the remaining functional eye. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to contractor by a physician or an optometrist;

(f) High Index Lenses:

(A) Power is +/- 10 or greater in any meridian in either eye; or

(B) Prism diopters are 10 or more diopters in either lens;

(g) Polycarb lenses are limited to the following populations:

(A) Children (birth through age 20);

(B) Clients with developmental disabilities; and

(C) Clients who are blind in one eye and need protection for the other eye, regardless of whether a vision correction is required.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042, 414.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025, 414.065, 414.075

Hist.: AFS 55-1983, f. 11-15-83, ef. 12-1-83; AFS 75-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-89, Renumbered from 461-018-0011; HR 15-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-92, Renumbered from 461-018-0280; HR 37-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-92; HR 1-1996, f. 1-12-96, cert. ef. 1-15-96; HR 15-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-96; HR 26-1996, f. 11-29-96, cert. ef. 12-1-96; OMAP 20-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 24-2000, f. 9-28-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 11-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-02; OMAP 56-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02; DMAP 21-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 44-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DMAP 33-2011, f. 12-5-11, cert. ef. 12-6-11

410-140-0400

Contractor Services/Provider Ordering

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) contracts with SWEEP Optical Laboratories (also referred to herein as contractor) to provide vision materials and supplies. Providers needing materials and supplies must order those directly from the contractor, except when the Oregon Health Plan client has primary Medicare coverage. See OAR 410-140-0080.

(2) Providers are responsible for:

(a) Verifying client eligibility prior to submitting an order to the contractor. Refer to OAR 410-120-1140 Verification of Eligibility; and

(b) Complying with contractor’s order submission requirements, as outlined in the Visual Services Supplemental Information Guide found on this Division website: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/healthplan/guides/vision/main.html;

(3) Contractor’s responsibilities:

(a) Order specifications:

(A) The contractor must provide the order as specified by the ordering provider;

(B) The contractor must pay for postage via United States mail or United Parcel Service for all returned orders which are not to the specifications of the order or that are damaged in shipping;

(C) While the contractor will not accept initial orders via telephone, the contractor must accept telephone calls or faxed messages regarding orders that are not made to specifications;

(D) When the contractor is notified of an item to be returned due to the item not being made to specifications in the original order, the contractor must begin remaking the product as soon as they are notified, whether or not they have received the item being returned. (The ordering provider must return the original product to the contractor with a written explanation of the problem and indicate the date the provider contacted the contractor to remake the order.);

(b) Original order delivery:

(A) The contractor must deliver the original order of materials and supplies to the ordering provider within 7 calendar days of the date the order is received;

(B) If there is an unavoidable delay causing the need for more turn-around time, the contractor must:

(i) Notify the ordering provider of the delay within 2 days of receipt of the order;

(ii) Document the reason for delay and the date the ordering provider was notified; and

(iii) Deliver delayed orders within a “reasonable” time.

(4) Neither the Contractor nor the Division is responsible for expenses incurred due to “doctor’s error” or “re-do’s” (remake of materials or supplies not due to client’s negligence).

(5) Contractor may use the date of order as the date of service (DOS) but may not bill the Division until the order has been completed and shipped.

(6) Contractor must bill the Division using Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPC) Codes listed in the contract agreement. Payment will be at contracted rates. Refer to Supplemental Information, found on the Division website, for billing instructions.

(7) The contractor must include eyeglass cases with every frame. Cases need not be included in orders for only lenses, temples or frame fronts.

(8) Contractor will provide display frames to the ordering provider at a cost not to exceed the contract cost.

(9) Contractors will have unisex frame styles available, and will allow clients to choose any frame regardless of category listed (i.e. women may choose “Girls” frames).

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025, 414.065

Hist.: AFS 75-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-89; HR 37-1992, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-92, Renumbered from 461-018-0300; HR 15-1994, f. & cert. e.f 3-1-94; HR 5-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-95; HR 1-1996, f. 1-12-96, cert. ef. 1-15-96; OMAP 44-2001, f. 9-24-01 cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 61-2005, f. 11-29-05, cert. ef. 12-1-05; DMAP 21-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 33-2011, f. 12-5-11, cert. ef. 12-6-11

Rule Caption: Managed Care Disenrollment from Prepaid Health Plan.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 34-2011(Temp)

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-9-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12 thru 6-28-12

Notice Publication Date:

Rules Amended: 410-141-0080

Subject: The Oregon Health Plan (OHP or Managed Care) Program administrative rules govern Division of Medical Assistance Programs’ (Division) payments for services provided to clients. The Division temporarily amended OAR 410-141-0080 effective retroactively to September 1, 2011, to allow clients the option of a “client choice” to disenroll from a managed care plan, in accordance with new provisions added to and made part of ORS Chapter 414. This rule is also revised to incorporate the procedures stated in statute for a 500 plus transfer of members from one managed care plan to another due to change in contracting status, effective January 1, 2012, in accordance with new provisions added to and made part of ORS Chapter 414. The Division intends to permanently amend this rule.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-141-0080

Managed Care Disenrollment from Prepaid Health Plans

(1) Division member requests for disenrollment:

(a) All Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Division member-initiated requests for disenrollment from a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) must be initiated, orally or in writing, by the primary person in the benefit group enrolled with a PHP, where primary person and benefit group are defined in OAR 461-110-0110 and 461-110-0720, respectively. For Division members who are not able to request disenrollment on their own, the request may be initiated by the Division member’s Representative;

(b) Primary person or Representative requests for disenrollment shall be honored:

(A) Without cause:

(i) After six months of Division member’s enrollment. The effective date of disenrollment shall be the first of the month following the Department’s approval of disenrollment;

(ii) Whenever a Division member’s eligibility is redetermined by the Department of Human Services (Department) and the primary person requests disenrollment without cause. The effective date of disenrollment shall be the first of the month following the date that the Division member’s eligibility is redetermined by the Department;

(iii) Effective retroactively on or after September 1, 2011 and iIn accordance with SB 201 and the Division’s determination, Division members have the right to disenroll from a FCHP or PCO during their redetermination (enrollment period), or one additional time during their enrollment period based on the Division member’s choice and with OHA approval.

(B) With cause:

(i) At any time;

(ii) Division members who disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan shall also be disenrolled from the corresponding Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) or Physician Care Organization (PCO). The effective date of disenrollment shall be the first of the month that the Division member’s Medicare Advantage plan disenrollment is effective;

(iii) Division members who are receiving Medicare and who are enrolled in a FCHP or PCO that has a corresponding Medicare Advantage component may disenroll from the FCHP or PCO at any time if they also request disenrollment from the Medicare Advantage plan. The effective date of disenrollment from the FCHP or PCO shall be the first of the month following the date of request for disenrollment;

(iv) PHP does not, because of moral or religious objections, cover the service the Division member seeks;

(v) The Division member needs related services (for example a cesarean section and a tubal ligation) to be performed at the same time, not all related services are available within the network, and the Division members’ Primary Care Provider or another Provider determines that receiving the services separately would subject the Division member to unnecessary risk; or

(vi) Other reasons, including but not limited to, poor quality of care, lack of access to services covered under the contract, or lack of access to Participating Providers experienced in dealing with the Division member’s health care needs. Examples of sufficient cause include but are not limited to:

(I) The Division member moves out of the PHP’s Service Area;

(II) The Division member is a Native American or Alaskan Native with Proof of Indian Heritage who wishes to obtain primary care services from his or her Indian Health Service facility, tribal health clinic/program or urban clinic and the Fee-For-Service (FFS) delivery system;

(III) Continuity of care that is not in conflict with any section of 410-141-0060 or this rule. Participation in the Oregon Health Plan, including managed care, does not guarantee that any Oregon Health Plan client has a right to continued care or treatment by a specific provider. A request for disenrollment based on continuity of care will be denied if the basis for this request is primarily for the convenience of an Oregon Health Plan client or a provider of a treatment, service or supply, including but not limited to a decision of a provider to participate or decline to participate in a PHP.

(IV) If 500 or more Division members choose to change plans in order to continue receiving care from a provider that is terminating their contractual relationship with a PHP;

(i) The member and all family (case) members will be transferred to the provider’s new PHP.

(ii) The transfer will take effect when the provider’s contract with their current PHP contractual relationship ends, or on a date approved by the Division;

(i) The applicant is in the third trimester of her pregnancy and has just been determined eligible for OHP, or the OHP client has just been re-determined eligible and was not enrolled in a FCHP or PCO within the past 3 months; and

(ii) The new FCHP or PCO the Division member is enrolled with does not contract with the Division member’s current OB Provider and the Division member wishes to continue obtaining maternity services from that Non-Participating OB Provider; and

(iii) The request to change FCHPs, PCOs or return to FFS is made prior to the date of delivery.

(c) In addition to the disenrollment constraints listed in (b), above, Division member disenrollment requests are subject to the following requirements:

(A) The Division member shall join another PHP, unless the Division member resides in a Service Area where enrollment is voluntary, or the Division member meets the exemptions to enrollment as stated in 410-141-0060(4);

(B) If the only PHP available in a mandatory Service Area is the PHP from which the Division member wishes to disenroll, the Division member may not disenroll without cause;

(C) The effective date of disenrollment shall be the end of the month in which disenrollment was requested unless retroactive disenrollment is approved by the Division;

(D) If the Department fails to make a disenrollment determination by the first day of the second month following the month in which the Division member files a request for disenrollment, the disenrollment is considered approved.

(2) Prepaid Health Plan requests for disenrollment:

(a) Causes for disenrollment:

(A) The Division may disenroll Division members for cause when requested by the PHP, subject to American with Disabilities Act requirements. Examples of cause include, but are not limited to the following:

(i) Missed appointments. The number of missed appointments is to be established by the Provider or PHP. The number must be the same as for commercial members or patients. The Provider must document they have attempted to ascertain the reasons for the missed appointments and to assist the Division member in receiving services. This rule does not apply to Medicare members who are enrolled in a FCHP’s or PCO’s Medicare Advantage plan;

(ii) Division member’s behavior is disruptive, unruly, or abusive to the point that his/her continued enrollment in the PHP seriously impairs the PHP’s ability to furnish services to either the Division member or other members, subject to the requirements in (2)(a)(B)(vii);

(iii) Division member commits or threatens an act of physical violence directed at a medical Provider or property, the Provider’s staff, or other patients, or the PHP’s staff to the point that his/her continued enrollment in the PHP seriously impairs the PHP’s ability to furnish services to either this particular Division member or other Division members, subject to the requirements in (2)(a)(B)(vii);

(iv) Division member commits fraudulent or illegal acts such as: permitting use of his/her medical ID card by others, altering a prescription, theft or other criminal acts (other than those addressed in (2)(a)(A)(ii) or (iii)) committed in any Provider or PHP’s premises. The PHP shall report any illegal acts to law enforcement authorities or to the office for Children, Adults and Families (CAF) Fraud Unit as appropriate;

(v) OHP clients who have been exempted from mandatory enrollment with a FCHP or PCO, due to the OHP client’s eligibility through a hospital hold process and placed in the Adults/Couples category as required under 410-141-0060(4)(b)(F);

(vi) Division member fails to pay co-payment(s) for Covered Services as described in OAR 410-120-1230.

(B) Division members shall not be disenrolled solely for the following reasons:

(i) Because of a physical or mental disability;

(ii) Because of an adverse change in the Division member’s health;

(iii) Because of the Division member’s utilization of services, either excessive or lack thereof;

(iv) Because the Division member requests a hearing;

(v) Because the Division member has been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD);

(vi) Because the Division member exercises his/her option to make decisions regarding his/her medical care with which the PHP disagrees;

(vii) Because of uncooperative or disruptive behavior, including but not limited to threats or acts of physical violence, resulting from the Division member’s special needs (except when continued enrollment in the PHP seriously impairs the PHP’s ability to furnish services to either this Division member or other members).

(C) Requests by the PHP for disenrollment of specific Division members shall be submitted in writing to their PHP Coordinator for approval. The PHP must document the reasons for the request, provide written evidence to support the basis for the request, and document that attempts at intervention were made as described below. The procedures cited below must be followed prior to requesting disenrollment of a Division member:

(i) There shall be notification from the Provider to the PHP at the time the problem is identified. The notification must describe the problem and allow time for appropriate intervention by the PHP. Such notification shall be documented in the Division member’s Clinical Record. The PHP shall conduct Provider education regarding the need for early intervention and the services they can offer the Provider;

(ii) The PHP shall contact the Division member either verbally or in writing, depending on the severity of the problem, to inform the Division member of the problem that has been identified, and attempt to develop an agreement with the Division member regarding the issue(s). If contact is verbal, it shall be documented in the Division member’s record. The PHP shall inform the Division member that his/her continued behavior may result in disenrollment from the PHP;

(iii) The PHP shall provide individual education, counseling, and/or other interventions with the Division member in a serious effort to resolve the problem;

(iv)The PHP shall contact the Division member’s Department caseworker regarding the problem and, if needed, involve the caseworker and other appropriate agencies’ caseworkers in the resolution, within the laws governing confidentiality;

(v) If the severity of the problem and intervention warrants, the PHP shall develop a care plan that details how the problem is going to be addressed and/or coordinate a case conference. Involvement of the Provider, caseworker, Division member, family, and other appropriate agencies is encouraged. If necessary, the PHP shall obtain an authorization for release of information from the Division member for the Providers and agencies in order to involve them in the resolution of the problem. If the release is verbal, it must be documented in the Division member’s record;

(vi) Any additional information or assessments requested by the Division PHP Coordinator;

(vii) If the Division member’s behavior is uncooperative or disruptive, including but not limited to threats or acts of physical violence, as the result of his/her special needs or disability, the PHP must also document each of the following:

(I) A written assessment of the relationship of the behavior to the special needs or disability of the individual and whether the individual’s behavior poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Direct threat means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures. In determining whether a Division member poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, the PHP must make an individualized assessment, based on reasonable judgment that relies on current medical knowledge or best available objective evidence to ascertain the nature, duration and severity of the risk to the health or safety of others; the probability that potential injury to others will actually occur; and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices, or procedures will mitigate the risk to others;

(II) A PHP-staffed interdisciplinary team review that includes a mental health professional or behavioral specialist or other health care professionals who have the appropriate clinical expertise in treating the Division member’s condition to assess the behavior, the behavioral history, and previous history of efforts to manage behavior;

(III) If warranted, a clinical assessment of whether the behavior will respond to reasonable clinical or social interventions;

(IV) Documentation of any accommodations that have been attempted;

(V) Documentation of the PHP’s rationale for concluding that the Division member’s continued enrollment in the PHP seriously impairs the PHP’s ability to furnish services to either this particular Division member or other members.

(viii) If a Primary Care Provider (PCP) terminates the Provider/patient relationship, the PHP shall attempt to locate another PCP on their panel who will accept the Division member as their patient. If needed, the PHP shall obtain an authorization for release of information from the Division member in order to share the information necessary for a new Provider to evaluate if they can treat the Division member. All terminations of Provider/patient relationships shall be according to the PHP’s policies and must be consistent with PHP or PCP’s policies for commercial members.

(D) Requests will be reviewed according to the following process:

(i) If there is sufficient documentation, the request will be evaluated by the PHP’s Coordinator or a team of PHP Coordinators who may request additional information from Ombudsman Services, AMH or other agencies as needed; If the request involves the Division member’s mental health condition or behaviors related to substance abuse, the PHP Coordinator should also confer with the OHP Coordinator in AMH;

(ii) If there is not sufficient documentation, the PHP Coordinator will notify the PHP within 2 business days of what additional documentation is required before the request can be considered;

(iii) The PHP Coordinators will review the request and notify the PHP of the decision within ten working days of receipt of sufficient documentation from the PHP. Written decisions, including reasons for denials, will be sent to the PHP within 15 working days from receipt of request and sufficient documentation from the PHP.

(E) If the request is approved the PHP Coordinator must send the Division member a letter within 14 days after the request was approved, with a copy to the PHP, the Division member’s Department caseworker and Division’s Health Management Unit (HMU). The letter must give the disenrollment date, the reason for disenrollment, and the notice of Division member’s right to file a Complaint (as specified in 410-141-0260 through 410-141-0266) and to request an Administrative Hearing. If the Division member requests a hearing, the Division member will continue to be disenrolled until a hearing decision reversing that disenrollment has been sent to the Division member and the PHP:

(i) In cases where the Division member is also enrolled in the FCHP’s or PCO’s Medicare Advantage plan and the plan has received permission to disenroll the client, the FCHP or PCO will provide proof of the CMS approval to disenroll the client and the date of disenrollment shall be the date approved by CMS;

(ii) The disenrollment date is 30 days after the date of approval, except as provided in subsections (iii) and (iv) of this section:

(I) The PHP Coordinator will determine when enrollment in another PHP or with a PCM is appropriate. If appropriate, the PHP Coordinator will contact the Division member’s Department caseworker to arrange enrollment. The Division may require the Division member and/or the benefit group to obtain services from FFS Providers or a PCM until such time as they can be enrolled in another PHP;

(II) When the disenrollment date has been determined, HMU will send a letter to the Division member with a copy to the Division member’s Department caseworker and the PHP. The letter shall inform the Division member of the requirement to be enrolled in another PHP, if applicable.

(iii) If the PHP Coordinator approves a PHP’s request for disenrollment because of the Division member’s uncooperative or disruptive behavior, including threats or acts of physical violence directed at a medical Provider, the Provider’s staff, or other patients, or because the Division member commits fraudulent or illegal acts as stated in 410-141-0080(2)(a), the following additional procedures shall apply:

(I) The Division member shall be disenrolled as of the date of the PHP’s request for disenrollment;

(II) All Division members in the Division member’s benefit group, as defined in OAR 461-110-0720, may be disenrolled if the PHP requests;

(III) At the time of enrollment into another PHP, the Division shall notify the new PHP that the Division member and/or benefit group were previously disenrolled from another PHP at that PHP’s request.

(iv) If a Division member who has been disenrolled for cause is re-enrolled in the PHP, the PHP may request a disenrollment review by the PHP’s PHP Coordinator. A Division member may not be disenrolled from the same PHP for a period of more than 12 months. If the Division member is reenrolled after the 12-month period and is again disenrolled for cause, the disenrollment will be reviewed by the Department for further action.

(b) Other reasons for the PHP’s requests for disenrollment include the following:

(A) If the Division member is enrolled in the FCHP or MHO on the same day the Division member is admitted to the hospital, the FCHP or MHO shall be responsible for said hospitalization. If the Division member is enrolled after the first day of the inpatient stay, the Division member shall be disenrolled, and the date of enrollment shall be the next available enrollment date following discharge from inpatient hospital services;

(B) The Division member has surgery scheduled at the time their enrollment is effective with the PHP, the Provider is not on the PHP’s Provider panel, and the Division member wishes to have the services performed by that Provider;

(C) The Medicare member is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and was receiving Hospice Services at the time of enrollment in the PHP;

(D) The Division member had End Stage Renal Disease at the time of enrollment in the PHP;

(E) Excluding the DCO, the PHP determines that the Division member has a third party insurer. If after contacting The Health Insurance Group, the disenrollment is not effective the following month, the PHP may contact HMU to request disenrollment;

(F) If a PHP has knowledge of a Division member’s change of address, the PHP shall notify the Department. The Department will verify the address information and disenroll the Division member from the PHP, if the Division member no longer resides in the PHP’s Service Area. Division members shall be disenrolled if out of the PHP’s Service Area for more than three (3) months, unless previously arranged with the PHP. The effective date of disenrollment shall be the date specified by the Division and the Division will recoup the balance of that month’s Capitation Payment from the PHP;

(G) The Division member is an inmate who is serving time for a criminal offense or confined involuntarily in a State or Federal prison, jail, detention facility, or other penal institution. This does not include Division members on probation, house arrest, living voluntarily in a facility after their case has been adjudicated, infants living with an inmate, or inmates who become inpatients. The PHP is responsible for identifying the Division members and providing sufficient proof of incarceration to HMU for review of the disenrollment request. The Division will approve requests for disenrollment from PHPs for Division members who have been incarcerated for at least fourteen (14) calendar days and are currently incarcerated. FCHPs are responsible for inpatient services only during the time a Division member was an inmate;

(H) The Division member is in a state psychiatric institution.

(3) The Division Initiated disenrollments:

(a) The Division may initiate and disenroll Division members as follows:

(A) If the Division determines that the Division member has sufficient third party resources such that health care and services may be cost effectively provided on a FFS basis, the Division may disenroll the Division member. The effective date of disenrollment shall be the end of the month in which the Division makes such a determination. The Division may specify a retroactive effective date of disenrollment if the Division member’s third party coverage is through the PHP, or in other situations agreed to by the PHP and the Division;

(B) If the Division member moves out of the PHP’s Service Area(s), the effective date of disenrollment shall be the date specified by the Division and the Division will recoup the balance of that month’s Capitation Payment from the PHP;

(C) If the Division member is no longer eligible under the Oregon Health Plan Medicaid Demonstration Project or Children’s Health Insurance Program, the effective date of disenrollment shall be the date specified by the Division;

(D) If the Division member dies, the effective date of disenrollment shall be through the date of death;

(E) When a non-Medicare contracting PHP is assumed by another PHP that is a Medicare Advantage plan, Division members with Medicare shall be disenrolled from the existing PHP. The effective date of disenrollment shall be the day prior to the month the new PHP assumes the existing PHP;

(F) If the Division determines that the PHP’s Division member has enrolled with their Employer Sponsored Insurance (ESI) through FHIAP the effective date of the disenrollment shall be the Division member’s effective date of coverage with FHIAP.

(b) Unless specified otherwise in these rules or in the Division notification of disenrollment to the PHP, all disenrollments are effective the end of the month after the request for disenrollment is approved by the Division;

(c) The Division shall inform the Division members of the disenrollment decision in writing, including the right to request an Administrative Hearing. OHP clients may request a Division hearing if they dispute a disenrollment decision by the Division;

(d) If the OHP client requests a hearing, the OHP client will continue to be disenrolled until a hearing decision reversing that disenrollment is sent the OHP client.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 31-1993, f. 10-14-93, cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 33-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-94; HR 39-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 17-1995, f. 9-28-95, cert. ef. 10-1-95; HR 19-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-96; HR 21-1996(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-1-96; HR 11-1997, f. 3-28-97, cert. ef. 4-1-97; HR 14-1997, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-97; HR 25-1997, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-97; OMAP 21-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-98; OMAP 49-1998(Temp), f. 12-31-98, cert. ef. 1-1-99 thru 6-30-99; Administrative correction 8-9-99; OMAP 39-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 26-2000, f. 9-28-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 29-2001, f. 8-13-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 4-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; OMAP 24-2003, f. 3-26-03 cert. ef. 4-1-03; OMAP 61-2003, 9-5-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03; OMAP 37-2004(Temp), f. 5-27-04 cert. ef. 6-1-04 thru 11-15-04; OMAP 47-2004, f. 7-22-04 cert. ef. 8-1-04; OMAP 27-2005, f. 4-20-05, cert. ef. 5-1-05; OMAP 46-2005, f. 9-9-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 65-2005, f. 11-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; OMAP 46-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 42-2010, f. 12-28-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 34-2011(Temp), f. 12-9-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12 thru 6-28-12

Rule Caption: January ‘12 – Amend rules for clarity and consistency.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 35-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-131-0040, 410-131-0080, 410-131-0100, 410-131-0120, 410-131-0160

Rules Repealed: 410-131-0060, 410-131-0140, 410-131-0180, 410-131-0200, 410-131-0270, 410-131-0275, 410-131-0280

Subject: The Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Program administrative rules govern Division payments for services to certain clients. The Division amended rules listed above to ensure clarity and consistency. As a continued effort to make administrative rules more efficient, the Division deleted OARs 410-131-0060, 410-131-0140, 410-131-0180, 410-131-0200, 410-131-0270, 410-131-0275, 410-131-0280, placing information in more approiate rules being amended, or repeal entirely if information is not needed in rule.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-131-0040

Foreword for Physical and Occupation Therapy

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) Physical and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) Services Program rules are designed to assist licensed physical and occupational therapists deliver health care services and prepare health claims for clients with medical assistance program coverage.

(2) Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 410-131-0040 through 410-131-0160:

(a) Apply to services delivered by home health agencies and by hospital-based therapists in the outpatient setting. Billing and reimbursement for therapy services delivered by home health agencies and hospital outpatient departments are to be in accordance with the rules in their respective provider guides.; and

(b) Do not apply to services provided to hospital inpatients.

(3) The Division enrolls only the following types of providers as performing providers under the PT/OT program:

(a) A person licensed by the relevant State licensing authority to practice physical therapy; and

(b) A person licensed by the relevant State licensing authority to practice occupational therapy.

(4) The PT/OT program rules contain information on policy, prior authorization, and service coverage and limitations for some procedures. All Division rules are intended to be used in conjunction with the General Rules for Oregon Medical Assistance Programs (OAR 410 division 120) and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Administrative Rules (OAR 410 division 141).

(5) The Oregon Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services is found in OAR 410-141-0520 and defines the services covered under the Division.

(6) The PT/OT provider must understand and follow all Division rules that are in effect on the date services are provided.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042, 414.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 8-1991, f. 1-25-91, cert. ef. 2-1-91; DMAP 35-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-131-0080

Therapy Plan of Care and Record Requirements

(1) A therapy plan of care is required for prior authorization (PA) for payment.

(2) The therapy plan of care must include:

(a) Client’s name, diagnosis, type, amount, frequency and duration of the proposed therapy;

(b) Individualized, measurably objective short-term and/or long-term functional goals;

(d) Plan to address implementation of a home management program as appropriate, from the initiation of therapy forward;

(e) Dated signature of the therapist or the prescribing practitioner establishing the therapy plan of care; and

(f) Evidence of certification of the therapy plan of care by the prescribing practitioner.

(3) The therapy treatment plan and regimen will be taught to the client, family, foster parents, or caregiver during the therapy treatments. No extra treatments will be authorized for teaching.

(4) A therapy plan of care requires reauthorization every 30 days:

(a) The need for continuing therapy must be clearly stated; and

(b) Changes to the therapy plan of care, including duration and frequency of intervention, must be documented, signed and dated by the prescribing practitioner.

(5) Therapy Records must include:

(a) A written referral, including:

(A) The client’s name;

(B) The ICD-9-CM diagnosis code; and

(b) A copy of the signed therapy plan of care must be on file in the provider’s therapy record prior to billing for services. The therapy plan of care must be reviewed and signed by the prescribing practitioner every 30 days.

(c) Documents, evaluations, re-evaluations and progress notes to support the therapy treatment plan and prescribing provider’s written orders for changes in the therapy treatment plan;

(d) Modalities used on each date of service;

(e) Procedures performed and amount of time spent performing the procedures is documented and signed by the therapist; and

(f) Documentation of splint fabrication and time spent fabricating the splint.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 688.135, 414.065

Hist.: HR 8-1991, f. 1-25-91, cert. ef. 2-1-91; HR 19-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-92; OMAP 18-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 32-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 41-2001, f. 9-24-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 39-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 35-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-131-0100

Maintenance

(1) Determination of when maintenance therapy is reached is made through comparison of written documentation of evaluation of the last several functional evaluations related to initial baseline measurements.

(2) Therapy becomes maintenance when any one of the following occur:

(a) The therapy plan of care goals and objectives are reached; or

(b) There is no progress toward the therapy plan of care goals and objectives; or

(d) The client, family, foster parents, and/or caregiver have been taught and can carry out the therapy regimen and are responsible for the maintenance therapy.

(3) Maintenance therapy is not a reimbursable service.

(4) Re-evaluation to change the therapy plan of care and up to two treatments for brief retraining of the client, family, foster parents or caregiver are not considered maintenance therapy and are reimbursable.

(5) Providers must maintain adequate documentation as outlined in OAR 410-120-1360, Requirements for Financial, Clinical and Other Records.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065 & 688.135

410-131-0120

Limitations of Coverage and Payment

(1) Physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) services are not covered under the Standard Benefit Package. See General Rules, 410-120-1210 for additional information.

(2) Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Plus clients shall be responsible for paying a co-payment for some services. This co-payment shall be paid directly to the provider. See OAR 410-120-1230, Client Co-payment, and Table 120-1230-1 for specific details.

(3) The provision of PT/OT evaluations and therapy services require a prescribing practitioner referral, and services must be supported by a therapy plan of care signed and dated by the prescribing practitioner (see OAR 410-131-0080).

(4) PT/OT initial evaluations and re-evaluations do not require Prior Authorization (PA), but are limited to:

(a) Up to two initial evaluations in any 12-month period; and

(b) Up to four re-evaluation services in any 12-month period;

(5) Reimbursement is limited to the initial evaluation when both the initial evaluation and a re-evaluation are provided on the same day.

(6) All other occupational and physical therapy treatments require PA. See also OAR 410-131-0160 and Table 131-0160-1.

(7) Program Information – A licensed occupational or physical therapist, or a licensed occupational or physical therapy assistant under the supervision of a therapist, must be in constant attendance while therapy treatments are performed:

(a) Duration - Therapy treatments must not exceed one hour per day each for occupational and physical therapy;

(b) Modalities;

(A) Require PA;

(B) Up to two modalities may be authorized per day of treatment;

(D) Each individual supervised modality code may be reported only once for each client encounter. See Table 131-0160-1.

(c) Massage therapy is limited to two (2) units per day of treatment, and will only be authorized in conjunction with another therapeutic procedure or modality;

(8) Supplies and materials for the fabrication of splints must be billed at the acquisition cost, and reimbursement will not exceed the Division’s maximum allowable in accordance with the physician fee schedule. Acquisition cost is purchase price plus shipping. Off-the-shelf splints, even when modified, are not included in this service;

(9) Services Not Covered – The following services are not covered:

(a) Services not medically appropriate;

(b) Services that are not paired with a funded diagnosis on the Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services adopted under OAR 410-141-0520;

(d) Back school/back education classes;

(e) Hippotherapy (e.g. horse or equine-assisted therapy);

(f) Services included in OAR 410-120-1200 Excluded Services Limitations;

(g) Durable medical equipment and medical supplies other than those splint supplies listed in Table 131-0120-1, OAR 410-131-0280; and

(h) Maintenance therapy (see OAR 410-131-0100).

(10) Physical capacity examinations are not a part of the PT/OT program, but may be reimbursed as Administrative Examinations when ordered by the local branch office. See OAR 410 Division 150 for information on Administrative examinations and report billing.

(11) Table 131-0120-1

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065 & 688.135

Hist.: HR 8-1991, f. 1-25-91, cert. ef. 2-1-91; HR 19-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-92; HR 28-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93; HR 43-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 2-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; OMAP 8-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-98; OMAP 18-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 32-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 53-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02; OMAP 64-2003, f. 9-8-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03; OMAP 59-2004, f. 9-10-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 15-2005, f. 3-11-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05; DMAP 35-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-131-0160

Prior Authorization for Payment

(1) Most Oregon Health Plan (OHP) clients have prepaid health services, contracted for by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) through enrollment in a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP). Client’s who are not enrolled in a PHP receive services on an “open card” or “fee-for-service” (FFS) basis.

(2) The provider must verify whether a PHP or the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) is responsible for reimbursement. Refer to OAR 410-120-1140 Verification of Eligibility.

(3) If a client is enrolled in a PHP there may be prior authorization (PA) requirements for some services that are provided through the PHP. Providers must comply with the PHP’s PA requirements or other policies necessary for reimbursement from the PHP before providing services to any OHP client enrolled in a PHP. The physical or occupational therapy (PT/OT) provider needs to contact the client’s PHP for specific instructions.

(4) If a client receives services on a FFS basis, the Division or their contractor may require a PA for certain covered services or items before the service can be provided or before payment will be made. A PT/OT provider assumes full financial risk in providing services to a FFS client prior to receiving authorization, or in providing services that are not in compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). See OAR 410-120-1320 Authorization of Payment, this rule and Table 131-0160-1 Services Require Payment Authorization:

(a) PT/OT initial evaluations and re-evaluations do not require a prior authorization (see OAR 410-131-0120);

(b) To ensure reimbursement for continuation of PT/OT services and procedures beyond the initial evaluation, the PT/OT provider must request a PA within five working days following initiation of services:

(A) PA requests dated within five working days of initiation of services may be approved retroactively to include services provided within five days prior to the date of the PA request;

(B) PA requests dated beyond five working days of initiating services will not be authorized retroactive, and if authorized will be effective the date of the PA request. The division recognizes the facsimile or postmark as the PA date of request;

(d) A PA is not required for Medicare-covered PT/OT services provided to dual-eligible clients, Medicare clients who are also Medicaid-eligible.

(5) If the service or item is subject to prior authorization, the PT/OT provider must follow and comply with PA requirements in these rules, and the General Rules, including but not limited to:

(a) The service is adequately documented (see OAR 410-120-1360 Requirements for Financial, Clinical and Other Records). Providers must maintain documentation in the provider’s files to adequately determine the type, medical appropriateness, or quantity of services provided;

(b) The services provided are consistent with the information submitted when authorization was requested;

(d) The services are provided within the timeframe specified on the authorization of payment document; and

(e) Includes the PA number on all claims for occupational and physical therapy services that require PA, or the claim will be denied.

(6) Table 131-0160-1

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025 & 414.065

Hist.: PWC 706, f. 1-2-75, ef. 2-1-75; PWC 760, f. 9-5-75, ef. 10-1-75; AFS 46-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the AFS branch offices located in North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 98-1982, f. 10-25-82, ef. 11-1-82; AFS 14-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 4-2-84; AFS 22-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 5-1-84; AFS 40-1984, f. 9-18-84, ef. 10-1-84; AFS 63-1987, f. 12-30-87, ef. 4-1-88; HR 8-1991, f. 1-25-91, cert. ef. 2-1-91, Renumbered from 461-023-0015; HR 19-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-92; HR 28-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93; HR 43-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 2-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; OMAP 8-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-98; OMAP 18-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 32-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 41-2001, f. 9-24-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 53-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02; OMAP 92-2003, f. 12-30-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04; OMAP 59-2004, f. 9-10-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; DMAP 35-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Rule Caption: Budget/provider rate changes, definition revision, OHP hospital benefits, fraud & abuse, PHI, permanently amend temps.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 36-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-120-0000, 410-120-0006, 410-120-1160, 410-120-1200, 410-120-1210, 410-120-1340, 410-120-1510, 410-120-1920, 410-120-1960

Rules Repealed: 410-120-0006(T), 410-120-1340(T)

Subject: The General Rules program administrative rules govern Division payments for services to clients. The Division amended as follows:

• OAR 410-120-0000, Definitions: Changes the definition from a Limited Access Permit to an Expanded Practice Permit for Dental hygienist. The scope of practice and name was revised upon passage of SB 738.

• OAR 410-120-0006, Medical Eligibility Standards: To permanently amend the prior temporary rules filed to reference the Department of Human Services eligibility rules. Temporary rules were filed in July, August and October 2011. With this Notice, the Division will also amend the rule to update the reference date for the DHS January 2012 revisions.

• OAR 410-120-1160, Provider guides: Technical correction to update text referring to the client medical ID cards.

• OAR 410-120-1200, Excluded services and Limitations: DUII related services covered under the intoxicated driver fund exclusion are eliminated. HB 2103 includes treatment for services covered under Medicaid.

• OAR 410-120-1210, Benefit Package: OHP Standard limited hospital benefit is being restored to OHP Plus package. Hospital tax revenue funds the OHP Standard benefit packages. A legislatively approved tax increase provides funding to change the hospital benefit.

• OAR 410-120-1340, Payment: Having temporarily amended 410-120-1340 effective August 1, 2011, the Division will permanently amend this rule to reference the reimbursement methodology changes indicated in HB SB 5529 (2011 Legislative session).

• OAR 410-120-1510, Fraud and Abuse: To comply with the Affordable Care Act (Section 6402(h)(2)) to reflect that states may not receive federal funding if they fail to suspend payments when there is pending an investigation of a credible allegation of fraud.

• OAR 410-120-1920, Institutional Reimbursement: To include the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s proposed addition to the methods used to comply with the public notice requirement. The rule would be revised accordingly.

• OAR 410-120-1960, Private Health Insurance: To merge the HIPP and PHI programs into a single program, update the chart used to determine if it is cost-effective, and reflect the new design.

• Other text may be revised to improve readability and to take care of necessary “housekeeping” corrections.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-120-0000

Acronyms and Definitions

Identification of acronyms and definitions within this rule specifically pertain to their use within the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) administrative rules. This rule does not include an exhaustive list of Division acronyms and definitions. For more information, see Oregon Health Plan (OHP) program OAR 410-141-0000, Acronyms and Definitions, and any appropriate governing acronyms and definitions in the Department of Human Services (Department) chapter 407 administrative rules, or contact the Division.

(1) AAA – Area Agency on Aging.

(2) Abuse – Provider practices that are inconsistent with sound fiscal, business, or medical practices and result in an unnecessary cost to the Division, or in reimbursement for services that are not medically necessary or that fail to meet professionally recognized standards for health care. It also includes recipient practices that result in unnecessary cost to the Division.

(3) Acupuncturist – A person licensed to practice acupuncture by the relevant state licensing board.

(4) Acupuncture services – Services provided by a licensed acupuncturist within the scope of practice as defined under state law.

(5) Acute – A condition, diagnosis or illness with a sudden onset and that is of short duration.

(6) Acquisition cost – Unless specified otherwise in individual program administrative rules, the net invoice price of the item, supply or equipment, plus any shipping and/or postage for the item.

(7) Addiction and Mental Health Division (AMH) – A division within the Authority that administers mental health and addiction programs and services.

(8) Adequate record keeping – Documentation that supports the level of service billed. See 410-120-1360, Requirements for Financial, Clinical, and Other Records, and the individual provider rules.

(9) Administrative medical examinations and reports – Examinations, evaluations, and reports, including copies of medical records, requested on the DMAP 729 form through the local Department branch office or requested or approved by the Division to establish client eligibility for a medical assistance program or for casework planning.

(10) Adverse event – An undesirable and unintentional, though not unnecessarily unexpected, result of medical treatment.

(11) All-inclusive rate – The nursing facility rate established for a facility. This rate includes all services, supplies, drugs and equipment as described in OAR 411-070-0085, and in the Division’s Pharmaceutical Services program administrative rules and the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services program administrative rules, except as specified in OAR 410-120-1340, Payment.

(12) Allied agency – Local and regional governmental agency and regional authority that contracts with the Department to provide the delivery of services to covered individual. (e.g., local mental health authority, community mental health program, Oregon Youth Authority, Department of Corrections, local health departments, schools, education service districts, developmental disability service programs, area agencies on aging (AAAs), federally recognized American Indian tribes).

(13) Ambulance – A specially equipped and licensed vehicle for transporting sick or injured persons which meets the licensing standards of the Department or the licensing standards of the state in which the ambulance provider is located.

(14) Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) – A facility licensed as an ASC by the Department.

(15) American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) – A member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, band or group, an Eskimo or Aleut or other Alaska native enrolled by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1601, or a person who is considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose.

(16) American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) clinic – A clinic recognized under Indian Health Services (IHS) law or by the Memorandum of Agreement between IHS and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

(17) Ancillary services – Services supportive of or necessary to the provision of a primary service (e.g., anesthesiology is an ancillary service necessary for a surgical procedure); Typically, such medical services are not identified in the definition of a condition/treatment pair, but are medically appropriate to support a service covered under the OHP benefit package; ancillary services and limitations are specified in the OHP (Managed Care) administrative rules related to the Oregon Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services (410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520), the General Rules Benefit Packages (410-120-1210), Exclusions (410-120-1200) and applicable individual program rules.

(18) Anesthesia services – Administration of anesthetic agents to cause loss of sensation to the body or body part.

(19) Atypical provider – Entity able to enroll as a billing provider (BP) or performing provider for medical assistance programs related non-health care services but which does not meet the definition of health care provider for National Provider Identification (NPI) purposes.

(20) Audiologist – A person licensed to practice audiology by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology.

(21) Audiology – The application of principles, methods and procedures of measurement, testing, appraisal, prediction, consultation, counseling and instruction related to hearing and hearing impairment for the purpose of modifying communicative disorders involving speech, language, auditory function, including auditory training, speech reading and hearing aid evaluation, or other behavior related to hearing impairment.

(22) Automated Voice Response (AVR) – A computer system that provides information on clients’ current eligibility status from the Division by computerized phone or Web-based response.

(23) Benefit Package – The package of covered health care services for which the client is eligible.

(24) Billing agent or billing service – Third party or organization that contracts with a provider to perform designated services in order to facilitate an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transaction on behalf of the provider.

(25) Billing provider (BP) – A person, agent, business, corporation, clinic, group, institution, or other entity who submits claims to and/or receives payment from the Division on behalf of a performing provider and has been delegated the authority to obligate or act on behalf of the performing provider.

(26) Buying Up – The practice of obtaining client payment in addition to the Division or managed care plan payment to obtain a non-covered service or item. (See 410-120-1350 Buying Up)

(27) By Report (BR) – Services designated, as BR require operative or clinical and other pertinent information to be submitted with the billing as a basis for payment determination. This information must include an adequate description of the nature, and extent of need for the procedure. Information such as complexity of symptoms, final diagnosis, pertinent physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, concurrent problems, and follow-up care will facilitate evaluation.

(28) Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF) – A division within the Department, responsible for administering self-sufficiency and child-protective programs.

(29) Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – A federal and state funded portion of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) established by Title XXI of the Social Security Act and administered by the Division.

(30) Chiropractor – A person licensed to practice chiropractic by the relevant state licensing board.

(31) Chiropractic services – Services provided by a licensed chiropractor within the scope of practice, as defined under state law and Federal regulation.

(32) Citizen/Alien-Waived Emergency Medical (CAWEM) – Aliens granted lawful temporary resident status, or lawful permanent resident status under the Immigration and Nationality Act, are eligible only for emergency services and limited service for pregnant women. Emergency services for CAWEM are defined in OAR 410-120-1210 (3)(f).

(33) Claimant – a person who has requested a hearing.

(34) Client – A person who is currently receiving medical assistance (also known as a recipient).

(35) Clinical Social Worker – A person licensed to practice clinical social work pursuant to State law.

(36) Contiguous Area – The area up to 75 miles outside the border of the State of Oregon.

(37) Contiguous area provider – A provider practicing in a contiguous area.

(38) Co-payments – The portion of a claim or medical, dental or pharmaceutical expense that a client must pay out of their own pocket to a provider or a facility for each service. It is usually a fixed amount that is paid at the time service is rendered. (See 410-120-1230 Client Copayment)

(39) Cost effective – The lowest cost health care service or item that, in the judgment of Division staff or its contracted agencies, meets the medical needs of the client.

(40) Current Dental Terminology (CDT) – A listing of descriptive terms identifying dental procedure codes used by the American Dental Association.

(41) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) – The physicians’ CPT is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians and other health care providers.

(42) Date of receipt of a claim – The date on which the Division receives a claim, as indicated by the Internal Control Number (ICN) assigned to a claim. Date of receipt is shown as the Julian date in the 5th through 7th position of the ICN.

(43) Date of service – The date on which the client receives medical services or items, unless otherwise specified in the appropriate provider rules. For items that are mailed or shipped by the provider, the date of service is the date on which the order was received, the date on which the item was fabricated, or the date on which the item was mailed or shipped.

(44) Dental emergency services – Dental services provided for severe tooth pain, unusual swelling of the face or gums, or an avulsed tooth.

(45) Dental Services – Services provided within the scope of practice as defined under state law by or under the supervision of a dentist.

(46) Dentist – A person licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to state law of the state in which he/she practices dentistry, or a person licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to Federal law for the purpose of practicing dentistry as an employee of the Federal government.

(47) Denturist – A person licensed to practice denture technology pursuant to State law.

(48) Denturist services – Services provided, within the scope of practice as defined under State law, by or under the personal supervision of a denturist.

(49) Dental hygienist – A person licensed to practice hygiene under the direction of a licensed professional within the scope of practice pursuant to State law.

(50) Dental hygienist with an Expanded Practice Permit – A person licensed to practice dental hygiene services as authorized by the board of dentistry with an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist Permit (EPDHP) pursuant to State law.

(51) Department – the Department of Human Services.

(52) Department of Human Services (Department) – The Department or DHS means the Department of Human Services established in ORS Chapter 409, including such divisions, programs and offices as may be established therein. Wherever the former Office of Medical Assistance Programs, OMAP or DMAP is used in contract or in administrative rule, it shall mean the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division). Wherever the former Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services or OMHAS is used in contract or in rule, it shall mean the Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMHD). Wherever the former Seniors and People with Disabilities or SPD is used in contract or in rule, it shall mean the Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD). Wherever the former Children Adults and Families or CAF is used in contract or rule, it shall mean the Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF). Wherever the former Health Division is used in Contract or in rule, it shall mean the Public Health Division (PHD).

(53) Department representative – A person who represents the Department and presents the position of the Department in a hearing.

(54) Diagnosis code – As identified in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), the primary diagnosis code is shown in all billing claims, unless specifically excluded in individual provider rule(s). Where they exist, diagnosis codes shall be shown to the degree of specificity outlined in OAR 410-120-1280, Billing.

(55) Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) – A system of classification of diagnoses and procedures based on the ICD-9-CM.

(56) Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) – A division within the Authority; the Division is responsible for coordinating the medical assistance programs within the State of Oregon including the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Medicaid demonstration, the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP -Title XXI), and several other programs.

(57) Division member – An OHP client enrolled with a PHP.

(58) Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and and Medical Supplies (DMEPOS) – Equipment that can stand repeated use and is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose. Examples include wheelchairs, respirators, crutches and custom built orthopedic braces. Medical supplies are non-reusable items used in the treatment of illness or injury. Examples of medical supplies include diapers, syringes, gauze bandages and tubing.

(59) Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Services (aka, Medicheck) – The Title XIX program of EPSDT services for eligible clients under age 21. It is a comprehensive child health program to assure the availability and accessibility of required medically appropriate health care services and to help Division clients and their parents or guardians effectively use them.

(60) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) – The exchange of business documents from application to application in a federally mandated format or, if no federal standard has been promulgated, using bulk transmission processes and other formats as the Authority designates for EDI transactions. For purposes of rules 407-120-0100 through 407-120-0200, EDI does not include electronic transmission by web portal.

(61) EDI submitter – An individual or an entity authorized to establish an electronic media connection with the Authority to conduct and EDI transaction. An EDI submitter may be a trading partner or an agent of a trading partner.

(62) Electronic Verification System (EVS) eligibility information that has met the legal and technical specifications of the Division in order to offer eligibility information to enrolled providers of the Division.

(63) Emergency department – The part of a licensed hospital facility open 24 hours a day to provide care for anyone in need of emergency treatment.

(64) Emergency medical condition – a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in placing the health of the individual (or with respect to a pregnant woman, the health of the woman or her unborn child) in serious jeopardy, serious impairment to bodily functions or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. An emergency medical condition is determined based on the presenting symptoms (not the final diagnosis) as perceived by a prudent layperson (rather than a health care professional) and includes cases in which the absence of immediate medical attention would not in fact have had the adverse results described in the previous sentence. (This definition does not apply to clients with CAWEM benefit package. CAWEM emergency services are governed by OAR 410-120-1210(3)(f)(B)).

(65) Emergency Medical transportation – Transportation necessary for a client with an emergency medical condition, as defined in this rule, and requires a skilled medical professional such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and immediate transport to a site, usually a hospital, where appropriate emergency medical service is available.

(66) Evidence-based medicine- is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research. By individual clinical expertise we mean the proficiency and judgment that individual clinicians acquire through clinical experience and clinical practice. Increased expertise is reflected in many ways, but especially in more effective and efficient diagnosis and in the more thoughtful identification and compassionate use of individual patients’ predicaments, rights, and preferences in making clinical decisions about their care. By best available external clinical evidence we mean clinically relevant research, often from the basic sciences of medicine, but especially from patient centered clinical research into the accuracy and precision of diagnostic tests (including the clinical examination), the power of prognostic markers, and the efficacy and safety of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive regimens. External clinical evidence both invalidates previously accepted diagnostic tests and treatments and replaces them with new ones that are more powerful, more accurate, more efficacious, and safer. (Source: BMJ 1996; 312:71-72 (13 January))

(67) False claim – A claim that a provider knowingly submits or causes to be submitted that contains inaccurate, misleading or omitted information and such inaccurate, misleading or omitted information would result, or has resulted, in an overpayment.

(68) Family planning services – Services for clients of child bearing age (including minors who can be considered to be sexually active) who desire such services and which are intended to prevent pregnancy or otherwise limit family size.

(69) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) – A federal designation for a medical entity which receives grants under Section 329, 330, or 340 of the Public Health Service Act; or a facility designated as a FQHC by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) upon recommendation of the U.S. Public Health Service.

(70) Fee-for-service provider – A medical provider who is not reimbursed under the terms of a Division contract with a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP), also referred to as a Managed Care Organization (MCO). A medical provider participating in a PHP may be considered a fee-for-service provider when treating clients who are not enrolled in a PHP.

(71) Fraud – An intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the knowledge that the deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to himself or some other person. It includes any act that constitutes fraud under applicable federal or state law.

(72) Fully dual eligible – For the purposes of Medicare Part D coverage (42 CFR 423.772), Medicare clients who are also eligible for Medicaid, meeting the income and other eligibility criteria adopted by the Department for full medical assistance coverage.

(73) General Assistance (GA) – Medical assistance administered and funded 100% with State of Oregon funds through OHP.

(74) Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) – A method for reporting health care professional services, procedures, and supplies. HCPCS consists of the Level l – American Medical Association’s Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Level II – National codes, and Level III – Local codes. The Division uses HCPCS codes; however, Division uses Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes for the reporting of dental care services and procedures.

(75) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – A public or private health care organization which is a federally qualified HMO under Section 1310 of the U.S. Public Health Services Act. HMOs provide health care services on a capitated, contractual basis.

(76) Hearing aid dealer – A person licensed by the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers to sell, lease or rent hearing aids in conjunction with the evaluation or measurement of human hearing and the recommendation, selection, or adaptation of hearing aids.

(77) Home enteral nutrition – Services provided in the client’s place of residence to an individual who requires nutrition supplied by tube into the gastrointestinal tract, as described in the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services program provider rules.

(78) Home health agency – A public or private agency or organization which has been certified by Medicare as a Medicare home health agency and which is licensed by the Authority as a home health agency in Oregon, and meets the capitalization requirements as outlined in the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997.

(79) Home health services – Part-time or intermittent skilled nursing services, other therapeutic services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), and home health aide services made available on a visiting basis in a place of residence used as the client’s home.

(80) Home intravenous services – Services provided in the client’s place of residence to an individual who requires that medication (antibiotics, analgesics, chemotherapy, hydrational fluids, or other intravenous medications) be administered intravenously as described in the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services program administrative rules.

(81) Home parenteral nutrition – Services provided in the client’s residence to an individual who is unable to absorb nutrients via the gastrointestinal tract, or for other medical reasons, requires nutrition be supplied parenterally as described in the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services program administrative rules.

(82) Hospice – a public agency or private organization or subdivision of either that is primarily engaged in providing care to terminally ill individuals, is certified certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and

Medicaid Services as a program of hospice services meeting current standards for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and Medicare Conditions of Participation; and currently licensed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), Public Health Division.

(83) Hospital – A facility licensed by the Office of Public Health Systems as a general hospital which meets requirements for participation in the OHP under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The Division does not consider facilities certified by the CMS as long- term care hospitals, long term acute care hospitals or religious non-medical facilities as hospitals for reimbursement purposes. Out-of-state hospitals will be considered hospitals for reimbursement purposes if they are licensed as a short term acute care or general hospital by the appropriate licensing authority within that state, and if they are enrolled as a provider of hospital services with the Medicaid agency within that state.

(84) Hospital-based professional services – Professional services provided by licensed practitioners or staff based on a contractual or employee/employer relationship and reported as a cost on the Hospital Statement of Reasonable Cost report for Medicare and the Calculation of Reasonable Cost (Division 42) report for the Division.

(85) Hospital laboratory – A laboratory providing professional technical laboratory services as outlined under laboratory services, in a hospital setting, as either an inpatient or outpatient hospital service whose costs are reported on the hospital’s cost report to Medicare and to the Division.

(86) Indian Health Program – Any Indian health service facility, any Federally recognized Tribe or Tribal organization, or any FQHC with a 638 designation.

(87) Individual Adjustment Request Form (DMAP 1036) – Form used to resolve an incorrect payment on a previously paid claim, including underpayments or overpayments.

(88) Inpatient hospital services – Services that are furnished in a hospital for the care and treatment of an inpatient. (See Division Hospital Services program administrative rules in chapter 410, division 125 for inpatient covered services.)

(89) Institutional Level of Income Standards (ILIS) – Three times the amount SSI pays monthly to a person who has no other income and who is living alone in the community. This is the standard used for Medicaid eligible individuals to calculate eligibility for long-term nursing care in a nursing facility, Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) and individuals on ICF/MR waivers or eligibility for services under Seniors and People with Disabilities’ (SPD) Home and Community Based Waiver.

(90) Institutionalized – A patient admitted to a nursing facility or hospital for the purpose of receiving nursing and/or hospital care for a period of 30 days or more.

(91) International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) (including volumes 1, 2, and 3, as revised annually) – A book of diagnosis codes used for billing purposes when treating and requesting reimbursement for treatment of diseases.

(92) Laboratory – A facility licensed under ORS 438 and certified by CMS, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), as qualified to participate under Medicare, to provide laboratory services (as defined in this rule) within or apart from a hospital. An entity is considered to be a laboratory if the entity derives materials from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings. If an entity performs even one laboratory test, including waived tests for these purposes, it is considered to be a laboratory, under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).

(93) Laboratory services – Those professional and technical diagnostic analyses of blood, urine, and tissue ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts within his/her scope of practice as defined under State law and provided to a patient by or under the direction of a physician or appropriate licensed practitioner in an office or similar facility, hospital, or independent laboratory.

(94) Licensed Direct Entry Midwife – A practitioner who has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practice midwifery by the Public Health Division.

(95) Liability insurance – Insurance that provides payment based on legal liability for injuries or illness. It includes, but is not limited to, automobile liability Insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance, homeowner’s liability Insurance, malpractice insurance, product liability insurance, Worker’s Compensation, and general casualty insurance. It also includes payments under state wrongful death statutes that provide payment for medical damages.

(96) Managed Care Organization (MCO) – Contracted health delivery system providing capitated or prepaid health services, also known as a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP). An MCO is responsible for providing, arranging and making reimbursement arrangements for covered services as governed by state and federal law. An MCO may be a Chemical Dependency Organization (CDO), Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP), Dental Care Organization (DCO), Mental Health Organization (MHO), or Physician Care Organization (PCO).

(97) Maternity Case Management – A program available to pregnant clients. The purpose of Maternity Case Management is to extend prenatal services to include non-medical services, which address social, economic and nutritional factors. For more information refer to the Division’s Medical-Surgical Services Program administrative rules.

(98) Medicaid – A federal and state funded portion of the medical assistance programs established by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, as amended, administered in Oregon by the Authority.

(99) Medical assistance eligibility confirmation – Verification through the Electronic Verification System (EVS), AVR, Secure Web site or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or an authorized Department or Authority representative.

(100) Medical services – Care and treatment provided by a licensed medical provider directed at preventing, diagnosing, treating or correcting a medical problem.

(101) Medical transportation – Transportation to or from covered medical services.

(102) Medically appropriate – Services and medical supplies that are required for prevention, diagnosis or treatment of a health condition which encompasses physical or mental conditions, or injuries, and which are:

(a) Consistent with the symptoms of a health condition or treatment of a health condition;

(b) Appropriate with regard to standards of good health practice and generally recognized by the relevant scientific community, evidence-based medicine and professional standards of care as effective;

(d) The most cost effective of the alternative levels of medical services or medical supplies which can be safely provided to a Division client or Primary Care Manager (PCM) Member in the PHP’s or PCM’s judgment.

(103) Medicare – A federally administered program offering health insurance benefits for persons aged 65 or older and certain other aged or disabled persons. This program includes:

(a) Hospital Insurance (Part A) for Inpatient services in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, home health care, and hospice care; and

(b) Medical Insurance (Part B) for physicians’ services, outpatient hospital services, home health care, end-stage renal dialysis, and other medical services and supplies;

(c) Prescription drug coverage (Part D) – Covered Part D drugs include prescription drugs, biological products, insulin as described in specified paragraphs of section 1927(k) of the Social Security Act, and vaccines licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; also includes medical supplies associated with the injection of insulin; Part D covered drugs prohibit Medicaid Title XIX Federal Financial Participation (FFP). For limitations, see the Division’s Pharmaceutical Services program administrative rules in chapter 410, division 121.

(104) Medicheck for Children and Teens – Services also known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services – The Title XIX program of EPSDT services for eligible clients under age 21. It is a comprehensive child health program to assure the availability and accessibility of required medically appropriate health care services and to help Division clients and their parents or guardians effectively use them.

(105) NCCI- National Correct Coding Initiative – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment.

(106) National Provider Identification (NPI) – Federally directed provider number mandated for use on HIPAA covered transactions; individuals, provider organizations and subparts of provider organizations that meet the definition of health care provider (45 CFR 160.103) and who conduct HIPAA covered transactions electronically are eligible to apply for an NPI; Medicare covered entities are required to apply for an NPI.

(107) Naturopath – A person licensed to practice naturopathy pursuant to State law.

(108) Naturopathic services – Services provided within the scope of practice as defined under State law.

(109) Non-covered services – Services or items for which the Division is not responsible for payment or reimbursement. Non-covered services are identified in:

(a) OAR 410-120-1200, Excluded Services and Limitations; and,

(b) 410-120-1210, Medical Assistance Benefit Packages and Delivery System;

(d) 410-141-0520, Prioritized List of Health Services; and

(e) Any other applicable Division administrative rules.

(110) Nurse Anesthetist, C.R.N.A. – A registered nurse licensed in the State of Oregon who is currently certified by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Certification.

(111) Nurse Practitioner – A person licensed as a registered nurse and certified by the Board of Nursing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner pursuant to State law.

(112) Nurse Practitioner services – Services provided within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner as defined under State law and by rules of the Board of Nursing.

(113) Nursing facility – A facility licensed and certified by the Department SPD and defined in OAR 411-070-0005.

(114) Nursing services – Health care services provided to a patient by a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse under the direction of a licensed professional within the scope of practice as defined by State law.

(115) Nutritional counseling – Counseling which takes place as part of the treatment of a person with a specific condition, deficiency or disease such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, or phenylketonuria.

(116) Occupational Therapist – A person licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

(117) Occupational Therapy – The functional evaluation and treatment of individuals whose ability to adapt or cope with the task of living is threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, physical injury or illness, aging process, or psychological disability; the treatment utilizes task-oriented activities to prevent or correct physical and emotional difficulties or minimize the disabling effect of these deficiencies on the life of the individual.

(118) Optometric services – Services provided, within the scope of practice of optometrists as defined under State law.

(119) Optometrist – A person licensed to practice optometry pursuant to State law.

(120) Oregon Health Authority (OHA) – The Authority or OHA means the Oregon Health Authority established in ORS Chapter 413, that administers the funds for Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act. It is the single state agency for the administration of the medical assistance program under ORS chapter 414. For purposes of these rules the agencies under the authority of the OHA are the Public Health Division, the Addictions and Mental Health Division, and the Division of Medical Assistance Programs. These divisions are referred to as the Authority whereas the divisions under authority of the Department of Human Services are CAF and SPD and are referred to as the Department.

(121) Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) – The state department charged with the management and administration of youth correction facilities, state parole and probation services and other functions related to state programs for youth corrections.

(122) Out-of-State providers – Any provider located outside the borders of the State of Oregon:

(a) Contiguous area providers are those located no more than 75 miles from the border of the State of Oregon;

(b) Non-contiguous area providers are those located more than 75 miles from the borders of the State of Oregon.

(123) Outpatient hospital services – Services that are furnished in a hospital for the care and treatment of an outpatient. For information on outpatient-covered services, see the Division’s Hospital Services administrative rules found in chapter 410, division 125.

(124) Overdue claim – A valid claim that is not paid within 45 days of the date it was received.

(125) Overpayment – Payment(s) made by Division to a provider in excess of the correct Division payment amount for a service. Overpayments are subject to repayment to the Division.

(126) Overuse – Use of medical goods or services at levels determined by Division medical staff and/or medical consultants to be medically unnecessary or potentially harmful.

(127) Panel – The Hearing Officer Panel established by section 3, chapter 849, Oregon Laws 1999.

(128) Payment Authorization – Authorization granted by the responsible agency, office or organization for payment prior or subsequent to the delivery of services, as described in these General Rules and the appropriate program rules. See the individual program rules for services requiring authorization.

(129) Peer Review Organization (PRO) – An entity of health care practitioners of services contracted by the State to review services ordered or furnished by other practitioners in the same professional field.

(130) Pharmaceutical Services – Services provided by a Pharmacist, including medications dispensed in a pharmacy upon an order of a licensed practitioner prescribing within his/her scope of practice.

(131) Pharmacist – A person licensed to practice pharmacy pursuant to state law.

(132) Physical Capacity Evaluation – An objective, directly observed measurement of a person’s ability to perform a variety of physical tasks combined with subjective analysis of abilities of the person.

(133) Physical Therapist – A person licensed by the relevant State licensing authority to practice Physical Therapy.

(134) Physical Therapy – Treatment comprising exercise, massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental disability, or the performance of tests as an aid to the assessment, diagnosis or treatment of a human being. Physical Therapy shall not include radiology or electrosurgery.

(135) Physician – A person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to state law of the state in which he/she practices medicine, or a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to federal law for the purpose of practicing medicine under a contract with the federal government.

(136) Physician Assistant – A person licensed as a physician assistant in accordance with ORS 677. Physician assistants provide medical services under the direction and supervision of an Oregon licensed physician according to a practice description approved by the Board of Medical Examiners.

(137) Physician Services – Services provided, within the scope of practice as defined under state law, by or under the personal supervision of a physician.

(138) Podiatric Services – Services provided within the scope of practice of podiatrists as defined under state law.

(139) Podiatrist – A person licensed to practice podiatric medicine pursuant to state law.

(140) Post-Payment Review – Review of billings and/or other medical information for accuracy, medical appropriateness, level of service or for other reasons subsequent to payment of the claim.

(141) Practitioner – A person licensed pursuant to state law to engage in the provision of health care services within the scope of the practitioner’s license and/or certification.

(142) Premium sponsorship – Premium donations made for the benefit of one or more specified Division clients (See 410-120-1390).

(143) Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) – A managed health, dental, chemical dependency, or mental health organization that contracts with the Division and/or AMH on a case managed, prepaid, capitated basis under OHP. PHP’s may be a Chemical Dependency Organization (CDO), Dental Care Organization (DCO), Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP), Mental Health Organization (MHO), or Physician Care Organization (PCO)

(144) Primary Care Physician – A physician who has responsibility for supervising, coordinating and providing initial and primary care to patients, initiating Referrals for consultations and specialist care, and maintaining the continuity of patient care.

(145) Primary Care Provider (PCP) – Any enrolled medical assistance provider who has responsibility for supervising, coordinating, and providing initial and primary care within their scope of practice for identified clients. PCPs initiate Referrals for care outside their scope of practice, consultations and specialist care, and assure the continuity of medically appropriate client care.

(146) Prior Authorization (PA) – Payment authorization for specified medical services or items given by Division staff, or its contracted agencies prior to provision of the service. A physician referral is not a PA.

(147) Prioritized List of Health Services – Also referred to as the Prioritized List, the Oregon Health Services Commission’s (HSC) listing of health services with “expanded definitions” of ancillary Services and preventive services and the HSC practice guidelines, as presented to the Oregon Legislative Assembly. The Prioritized List is generated and maintained by HSC. The Prioritized List governs medical assistance programs’ health services and benefit packages pursuant to these General Rules (OAR 410-120-0000 et seq.) and OAR 410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520.

(148) Private Duty Nursing Services – Nursing services provided within the scope of license by a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, under the general direction of the patient’s physician to an individual who is not in a health care facility.

(149) Provider – An individual, facility, institution, corporate entity, or other organization which supplies health care services or items, also termed a performing provider, or bills, obligates and receives reimbursement on behalf of a performing provider of services, also termed a billing provider (BP). The term provider refers to both performing providers and BP(s) unless otherwise specified.

(150) Provider Organization – a group practice, facility, or organization that is:

(a) An employer of a provider, if the provider is required as a condition of employment to turn over fees to the employer; or

(b) The facility in which the service is provided, if the provider has a contract under which the facility submits claims; or

(c) A foundation, plan, or similar organization operating an organized health care delivery system, if the provider has a contract under which the organization submits the claim; and

(d) Such group practice, facility, or organization is enrolled with the Authority, and payments are made to the group practice, facility or organization.

(e) If such entity solely submits billings on behalf of providers and payments are made to each provider, then the entity is an agent.

(See Subparts of Provider Organization)

(151) Public Health Clinic – A clinic operated by county government.

(152) Public Rates – The charge for services and items that providers, including Hospitals and nursing facilities, made to the general public for the same service on the same date as that provided to Division clients.

(153) Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) – A Medicare beneficiary, as defined by the Social Security Act and its amendments.

(154) Qualified Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiary (QMM) – A Medicare beneficiary who is also eligible for Division coverage.

(155) Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) – An entity that has a contract with CMS under Part B of Title XI to perform utilization and quality control review of the health care furnished, or to be furnished, to Medicare and Medicaid clients; formerly known as a Peer Review Organization.

(156) Radiological Services – Those professional and technical radiological and other imaging services for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts within the scope of practice as defined under state law and provided to a patient by or under the direction of a physician or appropriate licensed practitioner in an office or similar facility, Hospital, or independent radiological facility.

(157) Recipient – A person who is currently eligible for medical assistance (also known as a client).

(158) Recreational therapy – recreational or other activities that are diversional in nature (includes, but is not limited to, social or recreational activities or outlets).

(159) Recoupment – An accounts receivable system that collects money owed by the provider to the Division by withholding all or a portion of a provider’s future payments.

(160) Referral – The transfer of total or specified care of a client from one provider to another. As used by the Division, the term referral also includes a request for a consultation or evaluation or a request or approval of specific services. In the case of clients whose medical care is contracted through a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP), or managed by a Primary Care Physician, a referral is required before non-emergency care is covered by the PHP or the Division.

(161) Remittance Advice (RA) – The automated notice a provider receives explaining payments or other claim actions. It is the only notice sent to providers regarding claim actions.

(162) Request for Hearing – A clear expression, in writing, by an individual or representative that the person wishes to appeal a Department or Authority decision or action and wishes to have the decision considered by a higher authority.

(163) Retroactive Medical Eligibility – Eligibility for medical assistance granted to a client retroactive to a date prior to the client’s application for medical assistance.

(164) Sanction – An action against providers taken by the Division in cases of fraud, misuse or abuse of division requirements.

(165) School Based Health Service – A health service required by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) during a child’s education program which addresses physical or mental disabilities as recommended by a physician or other licensed practitioner.

(166) Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD) – An Office of the Department responsible for the administration of programs for seniors and people with disabilities.

(167) Service agreement – An agreement between the Division and a specified provider to provide identified services for a specified rate. Service agreements may be limited to services required for the special needs of an identified client. Service agreements do not preclude the requirement for a provider to enroll as a provider.

(168) Sliding Fee Schedule – A fee schedule with varying rates established by a provider of health care to make services available to indigent and low-income individuals. The sliding-fee schedule is based on ability to pay.

(169) Social Worker – A person licensed by the Board of Clinical Social Workers to practice clinical social work.

(170) Speech-Language Pathologist – A person licensed by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology.

(171) Speech-Language Pathology Services – The application of principles, methods, and procedure for the measuring, evaluating, predicting, counseling or instruction related to the development and disorders of speech, voice, or language for the purpose of preventing, habilitating, rehabilitating, or modifying such disorders in individuals or groups of individuals.

(172) Spend-Down – The amount the client must pay for medical expenses each month before becoming eligible for medical assistance under the Medically Needy Program. The spend-down is equal to the difference between the client’s total countable income and Medically Needy program income limits.

(173) State Facility – A Hospital or training center operated by the State of Oregon, which provides long-term medical or psychiatric care.

(174) Subparts (of a provider organization) – For NPI application, subparts of a health care provider organization would meet the definition of health care provider (45 CFR 160.103) if it were a separate legal entity and if it conducted HIPAA-covered transactions electronically, or has an entity do so on its behalf, could be components of an organization or separate physical locations of an organization.

(175) Subrogation – Right of the State to stand in place of the client in the collection of third party resources (TPR).

(176) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – A program available to certain aged and disabled persons which is administered by the Social Security Administration through the Social Security office.

(177) Surgical Assistant – A person performing required assistance in surgery as permitted by rules of the State Board of Medical Examiners.

(178) Suspension – A sanction prohibiting a provider’s participation in the medical assistance programs by deactivation of the provider’s Division-assigned billing number for a specified period of time. No payments, Title XIX or State Funds, will be made for services provided during the suspension. The number will be reactivated automatically after the suspension period has elapsed.

(179) Targeted Case Management (TCM) – Activities that will assist the client in a target group in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. This includes locating, coordinating, and monitoring necessary and appropriate services. TCM services are often provided by Allied Agency providers.

(180) Termination – A sanction prohibiting a provider’s participation in the Division’s programs by canceling the provider’s Division-assigned billing number and agreement. No payments, Title XIX or State Funds, will be made for services provided after the date of termination. Termination is permanent unless:

(a) The exceptions cited in 42 CFR 1001.221 are met; or

(b) Otherwise stated by the Division at the time of termination.

(181) Third Party Resource (TPR) – A medical or financial resource which, under law, is available and applicable to pay for medical Services and items for a Division client.

(182) Transportation – See Medical Transportation.

(183) Type A Hospital – A hospital identified by the Office of Rural Health as a Type A hospital.

(184) Type B AAA Unit – A Type B Area Agency on Aging (AAA) funded by Oregon Project Independence (OPI), Title III – Older Americans Act, and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

(185) Type B Hospital – A hospital identified by the Office of Rural Health as a Type B hospital.

(186) Usual Charge (UC) – The lesser of the following unless prohibited from billing by federal statute or regulation:

(a) The provider’s charge per unit of service for the majority of non-medical assistance users of the same service based on the preceding month’s charges;

(b) The provider’s lowest charge per unit of service on the same date that is advertised, quoted or posted. The lesser of these applies regardless of the payment source or means of payment;

(c) Where the provider has established a written sliding fee scale based upon income for individuals and families with income equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level, the fees paid by these individuals and families are not considered in determining the usual charge. Any amounts charged to third party resources (TPR) are to be considered.

(187) Utilization Review (UR) – The process of reviewing, evaluating, and assuring appropriate use of medical resources and services. The review encompasses quality, quantity, and appropriateness of medical care to achieve the most effective and economic use of health care services.

(188) Valid Claim – An invoice received by the Division or the appropriate Authority/Department office for payment of covered health care services rendered to an eligible client which:

(a) Can be processed without obtaining additional information from the provider of the goods or services or from a TPR; and

(b) Has been received within the time limitations prescribed in these General Rules (OAR 410 division 120).

(189) Vision Services – Provision of corrective eyewear, including ophthalmological or optometric examinations for determination of visual acuity and vision therapy and devices.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042 414.065

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: AFS 5-1981, f. 1-23-81, ef. 3-1-81; AFS 33-1981, f. 6-23-81, ef. 7-1-81; AFS 47-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82, for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 57-1982, f. 6-28-82, ef. 7-1-82; AFS 81-1982, f. 8-30-82, ef. 9-1-82; AFS 4-1984, f. & ef. 2-1-84; AFS 12-1984, f. 3-16-84, ef. 4-1-84; AFS 13-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 4-2-84; AFS 37-1984, f. 8-30-84, ef. 9-1-84; AFS 24-1985, f. 4-24-85, ef. 6-1-85; AFS 13-1987, f. 3-31-87, ef. 4-1-87; AFS 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-88; AFS 69-1988, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-88; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0005; HR 25-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-91; HR 41-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93; HR 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 31-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-94; HR 40-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 5-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; HR 21-1997, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-97; OMAP 20-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-98; OMAP 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 11-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-00; OMAP 35-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 42-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02; OMAP 3-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; OMAP 62-2003, f. 9-8-03, cert. ef.10-1-03; OMAP 67-2004, f. 9-14-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 10-2005, f. 3-9-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 65-2005, f. 11-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; OMAP 15-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; OMAP 45-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 24-2007 f. 12-11-07 cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 34-2008, f. 11-26-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08; DMAP 13-2009 f. 6-12-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMAP 11-2011, f. 6-29-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-0006

Medical Eligibility Standards

As the state Medicaid and CHIP agency, the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) is responsible for establishing and implementing eligibility policies and procedure consistent with applicable law. As outlined in 943-001-0020, the Authority, and the Department of Human Services (Department) work together to adopt rules to assure that medical assistance eligibility procedures and determinations are consistent across both agencies.

(1) The Authority adopts and incorporates by reference the rules established in OAR Chapter 461, and in effect January 1, 2012, for all medical eligibility requirements for medical assistance when the Authority conducts eligibility determinations.

(2) Any reference to OAR Chapter 461 in Oregon Administrative Rules or contracts of the Authority are deemed to be references to the requirements of this rule, and shall be construed to apply to all eligibility policies, procedures and determinations by or through the Authority.

(3) For purposes of this rule, references in OAR chapter 461 to the Department or to the Authority shall be construed to be references to both agencies.

(4) Effective on or after July 1, 2011 the Authority shall conduct medical eligibility determinations using the OAR chapter 461 rules which are in effect on the date the Authority makes the medical eligibility determination.

(5) A request for a hearing resulting from a determination under this rule, made by the Authority shall be handled pursuant to the hearing procedures set out in division 25 of OAR Chapter 461. References to “the Administrator” in division 25 of chapter 461 or “the Department” are hereby incorporated as references to the” Authority.”

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 413.042 & 414.065

Hist.: DMAP 10-2011, f. 6-29-11, cert. ef. 7-1-11; DMAP 18-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-15-11 thru 1-11-12; DMAP 21-2011(Temp), f. 7-29-11, cert. ef. 8-1-11 thru 1-11-12; DMAP 25-2011(Temp), f. 9-28-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11 thru 1-11-12; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1160

Medical Assistance Benefits and Provider Rules

((1) Providers enrolled with and seeking reimbursement for services through the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) are responsible for compliance with current federal and state laws and regulations governing Medicaid services and reimbursement, including familiarity with periodic law and rule changes. The Division’s administrative rules are posted on the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) Web page for the division and its medical assistance programs. It is the provider’s responsibility to become familiar with, and abide by, these rules.

(2) The following services are covered to the extent included in the Division client’s benefit package of health care services, when medically or dentally appropriate and within the limitations established by the Division and set forth in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for each category of Medical Services:

(a) Acupuncture services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(b) Administrative examinations, as described in the Administrative Examinations and Billing Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 150);

(A) The Division covers alcohol and drug inpatient services for medical detoxification when provided in an acute care hospital and when hospitalization is considered medically appropriate;

(B) The Division does not cover residential level of care provided in an inpatient hospital setting for alcohol and drug abuse treatment;

(C) The Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) covers non-hospital alcohol and drug treatment services on a residential or outpatient basis through direct contracts with counties or providers. For information to access these services, contact the client’s managed care plan if enrolled, the community mental health program (CMHP), an outpatient alcohol and drug treatment provider, the residential treatment program or AMH.

(d) Ambulatory surgical center services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program provider rules (OAR 410 division 130);

(e) Anesthesia services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(f) Audiology services, as described in the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 129);

(g) Chiropractic services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(h) Dental services, as described in the Dental/Denturist Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(i) Early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services (EPSDT, Medicheck for children and teens), are covered for individuals under 21 years of age as set forth in the individual program provider rules. The Division may authorize services in excess of limitations established in the OARs when it is medically appropriate to treat a condition that is identified as the result of an EPSDT screening;

(j) Family planning services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(k) Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, as described in the Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic Program provider rules (OAR chapter 410, division 147);

(l) Home and community-based waiver services, as described in the Authority and the Department’s OARs of Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF), Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH), and Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD);

(m) Home enteral/parenteral nutrition and IV services, as described in the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 148), and related Durable Medical Equipment. Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 122) and Pharmaceutical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 121);

(n) Home health services, as described in the Home Health Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 127);

(o) Hospice services, as described in the Hospice Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 142);

(p) Indian health services or tribal facility, as described in The Indian Health Care Improvement Act and its Amendments (Public Law 102-573), and the Division’s American Indian/Alaska Native Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 146);

(q) Inpatient hospital services, as described in the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125);

(r) Laboratory services, as described in the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125) and the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(s) Licensed direct- entry midwife services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(t) Maternity case management, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(u) Medical equipment and supplies, as described in the Hospital Services Program, Medical-Surgical Services Program, DMEPOS Program, Home Health Care Services Program, Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services Program and other rules;

(v) When a client’s Benefit Package includes mental health, the mental health services provided will be based on the Oregon Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services.;

(w) Naturopathic services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(x) Nutritional counseling as described in the Medical/Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(y) Occupational therapy, as described in the Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 131);

(z) Organ transplant services, as described in the Transplant Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 124);

(aa) Outpatient hospital services, including clinic services, emergency department services, physical and occupational therapy services, and any other outpatient hospital services provided by and in a hospital, as described in the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125);

(bb) Physician, podiatrist, nurse Practitioner and licensed physician assistant services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(cc) Physical therapy, as described in the Physical and Occupational Therapy and the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 131);

(dd) Post-hospital extended care benefit, as described in OAR chapter 410, division 120 and 141 and Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD) program rules;

(ee) Prescription drugs, including home enteral and parenteral nutritional services and home intravenous services, as described in the Pharmaceutical Services Program (OAR chapter 410, division 121), the Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services Program (OAR chapter 410, division 148) and the Hospital Services Progra rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125);

(ff) Preventive services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services (OAR chapter 410, division 130) and the Dental/Denturist Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 123) and prevention guidelines associated with the Health Service Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services (OAR 410-141-0520);

(gg) Private duty nursing, as described in the Private Duty Nursing Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 132);

(hh) Radiology and imaging services, as described in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 130), the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125), and Dental Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(ii) Rural health clinic services, as described in the Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 147);

(jj) School-based health services, as described in the School-Based Health Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 133);

(kk) Speech and language therapy as described in the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 129) and Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125);

(ll) Transportation necessary to access a covered medical service or item, as described in the Medical Transportation Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 136);

(mm) Vision services as described in the Visual Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 140).

(3) Other Authority or Department Divisions, units or Offices, including Vocational Rehabilitation, AMH, and SPD may offer services to Medicaid eligible clients, which are not reimbursed by or available through the Division of Medical Assistance Programs.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.019, 414.025, 414.065 & 414.705

Hist.: PWC 683, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74; PWC 803(Temp), f. & ef. 7-1-76; PWC 812, f. & ef. 10-1-76; AFS 14-1979, f. 6-29-79, ef. 7-1-79; AFS 73-1980(Temp), f. & ef. 10-1-80; AFS 5-1981, f. 1-23-81, ef. 3-1-81; AFS 71-1981, f. 9-30-81, ef. 10-1-81; Renumbered from 461-013-0000, AFS 47-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 94-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 10-18-82; AFS 103-1982, f. & ef. 11-1-82; AFS 117-1982, f. 12-30-82, ef. 1-1-83; AFS 42-1983, f. 9-2-83, ef. 10-1-83; AFS 62-1983, f. 12-19-83, ef. 1-1-84; AFS 4-1984, f. & ef. 2-1-84; AFS 12-1984, f. 3-16-84, ef. 4-1-84; AFS 25-1984, f. 6-8-84, ef. 7-1-84; AFS 14-1985, f. 3-14-85, ef. 4-1-85; AFS 53-1985, f. 9-20-85, ef. 10-1-85; AFS 67-1986(Temp), f. 9-26-86, ef. 10-1-86; AFS 76-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 12-8-86; AFS 16-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 4-1-87; AFS 17-1987, f. 5-4-87, ef. 6-1-87; AFS 32-1987, f. 7-22-87, ef. 8-1-87; AFS 6-1988, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-88; AFS 51-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-88; AFS 58-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-27-88; AFS 69-1988, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-88; AFS 70-1988, f. & cert. ef. 12-7-88; AFS 4-1989, f. 1-31-89, cert. ef. 2-1-89; AFS 8-1989(Temp), f. 2-24-89, cert. ef. 3-1-89; AFS 14-1989(Temp), f. 3-31-89, cert. ef. 4-1-89; AFS 47-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-89; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0102; HR 5-1990(Temp), f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90; HR 19-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-90; HR 32-1990, f. 9-24-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; HR 41-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 27-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-1-92; HR 33-1992, f. 10-30-92, cert. ef. 11-1-92; HR 22-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-1-93; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93, Renumbered from 410-120-0440; HR 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 40-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 21-1997, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-97; OMAP 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 35-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 62-2003, f. 9-8-03, cert. ef.10-1-03; OMAP 10-2004, f. 3-11-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04; OMAP 67-2004, f. 9-14-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1200

Excluded Services and Limita tions

(1) Certain services or items are not covered under any program or for any group of eligible clients. If the client accepts financial responsibility for a non-covered service, payment is a matter between the provider and the client subject to the requirements of OAR 410-120-1280.

(2) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) shall make no payment for any expense incurred for any of the following services or items that are:

(a) Not expected to significantly improve the basic health status of the client as determined by Division staff, or its contracted entities, for example, the Division’s Medical Director, medical consultants, dental consultants or Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO);

(b) Not reasonable or necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disability, illness, or injury;

(c) Determined not medically or dentally appropriate by Division staff or authorized representatives, including Acumentra or any contracted utilization review organization;

(d) Not properly prescribed as required by law or administrative rule by a licensed practitioner practicing within his or her scope of practice or licensure;

(e) For routine checkups or examinations for individuals age 21 or older in connection with participation, enrollment, or attendance in a program or activity not related to the improvement of health and rehabilitation of the client. Examples include exams for employment or insurance purposes;

(f) Provided by friends or relatives of eligible clients or members of his or her household, except when the friend, relative or household member:

(A) Is a health professional, acting in a professional capacity; or

(B) Is directly employed by the client under the Department of Human Services (Department) Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD) Home and Community Based Waiver or the SPD administrative rules, OAR 411-034-000 through 411-034-0090, governing Personal Care Services covered by the State Plan; or

(C) Is directly employed by the client under the Children, Adults and Families Division (CAF) administrative rules, OAR 413-090-0100 through 413-090-0220, for services to children in the care and custody of the Department who have special needs inconsistent with their ages. A family member of a minor client (under the age of 18) must not be legally responsible for the client in order to be a provider of personal care services;

(g) For services or items provided to a client who is in the custody of a law enforcement agency or an inmate of a non-medical public institution, including juveniles in detention facilities, except such services as designated by federal statute or regulation as permissible for coverage under the Division’s administrative rules;

(h) Needed for purchase, repair or replacement of materials or equipment caused by adverse actions of clients to personally owned goods or equipment or to items or equipment that the Division rented or purchased;

(i) Related to a non-covered service; some exceptions are identified in the individual provider rules. If the Division determines the provision of a service related to a non-covered service is cost-effective, the related medical service may, at the discretion of the Division and with Division prior authorization (PA), be covered;

(j) Considered experimental or investigational, including clinical trials and demonstration projects, or which deviate from acceptable and customary standards of medical practice or for which there is insufficient outcome data to indicate efficacy;

(k) Identified in the appropriate program rules including the Division’s Hospital Services Program administrative rules, Revenue Codes Section, as non- covered services.

(l) Requested by or for a client whom the Division has determined to be non-compliant with treatment and who is unlikely to benefit from additional related, identical, or similar services;

(m) For copying or preparing records or documents that except those Administrative Medical Reports requested by the branch offices or the Division for casework planning or eligibility determinations;

(n) Whose primary intent is to improve appearances;

(o) Similar or identical to services or items that will achieve the same purpose at a lower cost and where it is anticipated that the outcome for the client will be essentially the same;

(p) For the purpose of establishing or reestablishing fertility or pregnancy or for the treatment of sexual dysfunction, including impotence,

(q) Items or services which are for the convenience of the client and are not medically or dentally appropriate;

(r) The collection, processing and storage of autologous blood or blood from selected donors unless a physician certifies that the use of autologous blood or blood from a selected donor is medically appropriate and surgery is scheduled;

(s) Educational or training classes that are not medically appropriate (Lamaze classes, for example);

(t) Outpatient social services except maternity case management services and other social services described as covered in the individual provider rules;

(u) Plasma infusions for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis;

(v) Post-mortem exams or burial costs, or other services subsequent to the death of a client;

(w) Radial keratotomies;

(x) Recreational therapy;

(y) Telephone calls, except for:

(A) Tobacco cessation counseling, as described in OAR 410-130- 0190;

(B) Maternity case management as described in OAR 410-130-0595;

(D) Services specifically identified as allowable for telephonic delivery when appropriate in the mental health and chemical dependency procedure code and reimbursement rates published by the Addiction and Mental Health Division;

(z) Transsexual surgery or any related services or items;

(aa) Weight loss programs, including, but not limited to, Optifast, Nutrisystem, and other similar programs. Food supplements will not be authorized for use in weight loss;

(bb) Whole blood (whole blood is available at no cost from the Red Cross); the processing, storage and costs of administering whole blood are covered;

(cc) Immunizations prescribed for foreign travel;

(dd) Services that are requested or ordered but not provided (i.e., an appointment which the client fails to keep or an item of equipment which has not been provided to the client);

(ee) Transportation to meet a client’s personal choice of a provider;

(ff) Pain center evaluation and treatment for unfunded condition/treatment pairs on the Oregon Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services;

(gg) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other self help programs;

(hh) Medicare Part D covered prescription drugs or classes of drugs, and any cost sharing for those drugs, for Medicare-Medicaid Fully Dual Eligible clients, even if the Fully Dual Eligible client is not enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan. See OAR 410-120-1210 for benefit package.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065, 414.025

Hist.: PWC 683, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74; PWC 803(Temp), f. & ef. 7-1-76; PWC 812, f. & ef. 10-1-76, Renumbered from 461-013-0030; AFS 47-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 103-1982, f. & ef. 11-1-82; AFS 15-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 4-20-83; AFS 31-1983(Temp), f. 6-30-83, ef. 7-1-83; AFS 43-1983, f. 9-2-83, ef. 10-1-83; AFS 61-1983, f. 12-19-83, ef. 1-1-84; AFS 24-1985, f. 4-24-85, ef. 6-1-85; AFS 57-1986, f. 7-25-86, ef. 8-1-86; AFS 78-1986(Temp), f. 12-16-86, ef. 1-1-87; AFS 10-1987, f. 2-27-87, ef. 3-1-87; AFS 29-1987(Temp), f. 7-15-87, ef. 7-17-87; AFS 54-1987, f. 10-29-87, ef. 11-1-87; AFS 51-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-88; AFS 53-1988(Temp), f. 8-23-88, cert. ef. 9-1-88; AFS 58-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-27-88; AFS 70-1988, f. & cert. ef. 12-7-88; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0055; 461-013-0103, 461-013-0109 & 461-013-0112; HR 5-1990(Temp), f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90; HR 19-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-90; HR 23-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-20-90; HR 32-1990, f. 9-24-90, cert. ef. 10-1-90; HR 27-1991 (Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-91; HR 41-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 22-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-1-93; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93, Renumbered from 410-120-0420, 410-120-0460 & 410-120-0480; HR 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 31-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-94; HR 40-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95; HR 6-1996, f. 5-31-96 & cert. ef. 6-1-96; HR 5-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; HR 21-1997, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-97; OMAP 12-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 5-1-98 thru 9-1-98; OMAP 20-1998, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-98; OMAP 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 31-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 35-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 22-2002, f. 6-14-02 cert. ef. 7-1-02; OMAP 42-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-02; OMAP 3-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; OMAP 8-2003, f. 2-28-03, cert. ef. 3-1-03; OMAP 17-2003(Temp), f. 3-13-03, cert. ef. 3-14-03 thru 8-15-03; OMAP 46-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-03 thru 12-15-03; OMAP 56-2003, f. 8-28-03, cert. ef. 9-1-03; OMAP 10-2004, f. 3-11-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04; OMAP 10-2005, f. 3-9-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 65-2005, f. 11-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; OMAP 15-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; DMAP 24-2007, f. 12-11-07 cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 15-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 38-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DMAP 39-2010, f. 12-28-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1210

Medical Assistance Benefit Packages and Delivery System

(1) The services clients are eligible to receive are based upon the benefit package for which they are eligible. Benefit packages define a client’s benefits and services. Not all packages receive the same benefits. The benefit package identifiers are available on the MMIS eligibility verification screen. New clients receive ‘coverage letters’ listing their assigned benefit package and other information. A new letter is sent whenever benefit package, service delivery or information changes.

(2) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) benefit package description, codes and eligibility criteria are identified in these rules.

(3) The benefit limitations and exclusions listed here are in addition to those described in OAR 410-120-1200 and in each of the Division chapter 410 OARs. The benefits and limitations included in each OHP benefit package follow:

(a) Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Plus Benefit Package (benefit package identifier BMH)-clients on this benefit package are categorically eligible for medical assistance as defined in federal regulations and in the 1115 OHP waiver demonstration. A client is categorically eligible for medical assistance if he or she is eligible under a federally defined mandatory, selected, optional Medicaid program or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and also meets Oregon Health Authority (Authority) adopted income and other eligibility criteria.

(A) OHP Plus Benefit Package coverage includes:

(i) Services above the funding line on the Health Services Commission’s (HSC) Prioritized List of Health Services, (OAR 410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520);

(ii) Ancillary services, (OAR 410-141-0480);

(iii) Chemical dependency services provided through local alcohol and drug treatment providers;

(iv) Mental health services based on the HSC Prioritized List of Health Services, to be provided through Community Mental Health Programs or their subcontractors;

(v) Hospice;

(vi) Post-hospital extended care benefit, up to a 20-day stay in a nursing facility for non-Medicare Division clients who meet Medicare criteria for a post-hospital skilled nursing placement. This benefit requires prior authorization by pre-admission screening (OAR 411-070-0043), or by the Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) for clients enrolled in an FCHP;

(vii) Cost sharing may apply to some covered services;

(B) The following services have limited coverage for non pregnant adults age 21 and older. (Refer to the cited OAR chapters and divisions for details):

(i) Selected dental (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(ii) Vision services such as frames, lenses, contacts corrective devices and eye exams for the purpose of prescribing glasses or contacts (OAR chapter 410, division 140);

(b) OHP Standard Benefit Package (benefit package identifier KIT) -clients on this benefit package are eligible for OHP through the 1115 Medicaid expansion waiver. These clients are adults and childless couples who meet Authority-adopted income and other eligibility criteria; the Department identifies these clients through the program acronym, OHP-OPU,

(A) OHP Standard coverage includes:

(i) Services above the funding line on the HSC Prioritized List, (OAR 410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520);

(ii) Ancillary services, (OAR 410-141-0480);

(iii) Outpatient chemical dependency services provided through local alcohol and drug treatment providers;

(iv) Outpatient mental health services based on the HSC Prioritized List of Health Services, to be provided through Community Mental Health Programs or their subcontractors;

(v) Hospice;

(vi) Post-hospital extended care benefit, up to a 20-day stay in a nursing facility for non-Medicare Division clients who meet Medicare criteria for a post-hospital skilled nursing placement. This benefit requires prior authorization by pre-admission screening (OAR 411-070-0043) or by the Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) for clients enrolled in an FCHP.

(B) The following services have limited coverage for the OHP Standard benefit package (Refer to the cited OAR chapters and divisions for details):

(i) Selected dental (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(ii) Selected durable medical equipment and medical supplies (OAR chapter 410, division 122 and 130);

(iii) Selected home enteral/parenteral services (OAR chapter 410, division 148);

(iv) Other limitations as identified in individual Division program administrative rules.

(C) The following services are not covered under the OHP Standard Benefit Package. Refer to the cited OAR chapters and divisions for details:

(i) Acupuncture services, except when provided for chemical dependency treatment (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(ii) Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation services (OAR chapter 410, division 130);

(iii) Hearing aids and related services (i.e., exams for the sole purpose of determining the need for or the type of hearing aid), (OAR chapter 410, division 129);

(iv) Home health services (OAR chapter 410, division 127), except when related to limited EPIV services (OAR chapter 410, division 148);

(v) Non-emergency medical transportation (OAR chapter 410, division 136);

(vi) Occupational therapy services (OAR chapter 410, division 131);

(vii) Physical therapy services (OAR chapter 410, division 131);

(viii) Private duty nursing services (OAR chapter 410, division 132), except when related to limited EPIV services;

(ix) Speech and language therapy services (OAR chapter 410, division 129);

(x) Vision services such as frames, lenses, contacts corrective devices and eye exams for the purpose of prescribing glasses or contacts (OAR chapter 410, division 140);

(xi) Other limitations as identified in individual Division program administrative rules, chapter 410.

(c) Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) + OHP with limited drug Benefit Package (benefit package identifier BMM) - clients on this benefit package are dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Coverage includes any service covered by Medicare and OHP Plus, except that drugs or classes of drugs covered by Medicare Part D Prescription Drug are only covered by Medicare. Payment for services is the Medicaid allowed payment less the Medicare payment up to the amount of co-insurance and deductible, except as limited in (E) below. This package also covers:

(A) Services above the funding line on the HSC Prioritized List, (OAR 410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520);

(B) Mental health services based on the HSC Prioritized List of Health Services, to be provided through Community Mental Health Programs or their subcontractors;

(D) Ancillary services, (OAR 410-141-0480);

(E) Cost sharing may apply to some covered services, however, cost sharing related to Medicare Part D is not covered since drugs covered by Part D are excluded from the benefit package;

(F) Division will continue to coordinate benefits for drugs covered under Medicare Part B, subject to Medicare’s benefit limitations and divison provider rules;

(G) Division will cover drugs excluded from Medicare Part D coverage that are also covered under the medical assistance programs, subject to applicable limitations for covered prescription drugs (Refer to OAR chapter 410, division 121 for specific limitations). The drugs include but are not limited to:

(i) Benzodiazepines;

(ii) Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs;

(iii) Barbiturates;

(H) The following services have limited coverage for non pregnant adults age 21 and older (Refer to the cited OAR chapters and divisions for details):

(i) Selected dental (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(ii) Vision services such as frames, lenses, contacts corrective devices and eye exams for the purpose of prescribing glasses or contacts (OAR chapter 410, division 140);

(d) OHP with limited drug Benefit Package (Benefit Package identifier BMD) – clients on this benefit package are also dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid but are not designated a QMB by Medicare. Coverage includes any service covered by Medicare and OHP Plus, except that drugs or classes of drugs covered by Medicare Part D Prescription Drug are only covered by Medicare. Payment for services is the Medicaid allowed payment less the Medicare payment up to the amount of co-insurance and deductible, except as limited in (E) below. This package also covers:

(A) Services above the funding line on the HSC Prioritized List, (OAR 410-141-0480 through 410-141-0520);

(B) Mental health services based on the HSC Prioritized List of Health Services, to be provided through Community Mental Health Programs or their subcontractors;

(D) Ancillary services, (OAR 410-141-0480);

(E) Cost sharing may apply to some covered services, however cost sharing related to Medicare Part D is not covered since drugs covered by Part D are excluded from the benefit package;

(F) Division will continue to coordinate benefits for drugs covered under Medicare Part B, subject to Medicare’s benefit limitations and division provider rules;

(i) Benzodiazepines;

(ii) Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs;

(iii) Barbiturates;

(H) The following services have limited coverage for non pregnant adults age 21 and older. (Refer to the cited OAR chapters and divisions for details):

(i) Selected dental (OAR chapter 410, division 123);

(ii) Vision services such as frames, lenses, contacts corrective devices and eye exams for the purpose of prescribing glasses or contacts (OAR chapter 410, division 140);

(e) Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)-Only Benefit Package (benefit package identifier MED) – clients on this limited benefit package are Medicare beneficiaries who have limited income but do not meet the income standard for full medical assistance coverage. These clients have coverage through Medicare Parts A and B only for most covered services:

(A) Payment for services by the Division is limited to the co-insurance or deductible for the Medicare service. Payment is based on the Medicaid allowed payment less the Medicare payment up to the amount of co-insurance and deductible, but no more than the Medicare allowable;

(B) Providers may bill QMB clients for services that are not covered by Medicare. Providers may not bill QMB-only clients for the deductible and coinsurance amounts due for services that are covered by Medicare.

(f) Citizen/Alien-Waived Emergency Medical (CAWEM) Benefit Package (benefit package identifier CWM)- clients on this limited benefit package are certain eligible, non-qualified aliens that are not eligible for other Medicaid programs pursuant to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 461-135-1070. The Citizen/Alien-Waived Emergency Medical Assistance (CAWEM) Benefit Package provides limited services:

(A) Emergency medical services and labor and delivery services; CAWEM services are strictly defined by 42 CFR 440.255 (the “prudent layperson standard” does not apply to the CAWEM emergency definition);

(B) A CAWEM client is eligible for services only after sudden onset of a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in: placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy, serious impairment to bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part;

(i) Prenatal or postpartum care;

(ii) Sterilization;

(iii) Family Planning;

(iv) Preventive care;

(v) Organ transplants and transplant-related services;

(vi) Chemotherapy;

(vii) Hospice;

(viii) Home health;

(ix) Private duty nursing;

(x) Dialysis;

(xi) Dental services provided outside of an emergency department hospital setting;

(xii) Outpatient drugs or over-the-counter products;

(xiii) Non-emergency medical transportation;

(xiv) Therapy services;

(xv) Durable medical equipment and medical supplies;

(xvi) Rehabilitation services.

(g) CAWEM Plus-CHIP Prenatal coverage for CAWEM (benefit code CWX) - refer to OAR 410-120-0030 for coverage.

(4) Division clients are enrolled for covered health services to be delivered through one of the following means:

(a) Prepaid Health Plan (PHP):

(A) These clients are enrolled in a PHP for their medical, dental and mental health care;

(B) Most non-emergency services are obtained from the PHP or require a referral from the PHP that is responsible for the provision and reimbursement for the medical, dental or mental health service;

(C) Inpatient hospitalization services that are not the responsibility of a Physician Care Organization (PCO) are governed by the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR 410 Division 125);

(D) The name and phone number of the PHP appears on the Medical Care Identification.

(b) Primary Care Managers (PCM):

(A) These clients are enrolled with a PCM for their medical care;

(B) Most non-emergency services provided to clients enrolled with a PCM require referral from the PCM.

(A) These clients are not enrolled in a PHP or assigned to a PCM;

(B) Subject to limitations and restrictions in individual program rules, the client can receive health care from any Division-enrolled provider that accepts FFS clients. The provider will bill the Division directly for any covered service and will receive a fee for the service provided.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025, 414.065, 414.705, 414.706, 414.707, 414.708, 414.710

Hist.: OMAP 46-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-03 thru 12-15-03; OMAP 56-2003, f. 8-28-03, cert. ef. 9-1-03; OMAP 49-2004, f. 7-28-04 cert. ef. 8-1-04; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 65-2005, f. 11-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; OMAP 15-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; DMAP 38-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1340

Payment

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) shall make payment only to the enrolled provider who actually performs the service or to the provider’s enrolled billing provider for covered services rendered to eligible clients. Any contracted billing agent or billing service submitting claims on behalf of a provider but not receiving payment in the name of or on behalf of the provider does not meet the requirements for billing provider enrollment. If billing agents and billing services intend to submit electronic transactions they must register and comply with the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) rules, OAR 407-120-0100 through 407-120-0200. Division reimbursement for services may be subject to review prior to reimbursement.

(2) The Division (Division of Medical Assistance Programs or another Division within the Authority) that is administering the program under which the billed services or items are provided sets fee-for-service (FFS) payment rates.

(3) The Division uses FFS payment rates in effect on the date of service that are the lesser of:

(a) The amount billed;

(b) The Division maximum allowable amount or;

(A) Amount billed may not exceed the provider’s “usual charge” (see definitions);

(B) The Division’s maximum allowable rate setting process uses the following methodology. The rates are updated periodically and posted on the Authority web site at http://www.oregon.gov/Department/healthplan/data_pubs/feeschedule/main.shtml:

(C) For all CPT/HCPCS codes assigned a Relative Value Unit (RVU) weight and reflecting services not typically performed in a facility, the Division shall continue to use the 2010 Transitional Non-Facility Total RVU weights published in the Federal Register, Vol. 74, November 25, 2009 with technical corrections published Dec. 10, 2009, to be effective for dates of services beginning January 1, 2011. For CPT/HCPCS codes for professional services typically performed in a facility the Transitional Facility Total RVU weight shall be adopted:

(i) The conversion factor for labor and delivery (59400-59622) is $41.61;

(ii) CPT codes 92340-92342 and 92352-92353 remain at a flat rate of $26.81;

(iii) The conversion factor for Primary care providers and services is 27.82. A current list of Primary care CPT, HCPCs and provider specialty codes is available at http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/healthplan/data_pubs/
feeschedule/main.shtml

The document dated:

(I) August 1, 2011, is effective for dates of service on or after August 1, 2011.

(iv) All remaining RVU weight based CPT/HCPCS codes have a conversion factor of $26.00;

(B) Surgical assist reimburses at 20% of the surgical rate;

(D) Clinical lab codes are priced at 70% of the Medicare clinical lab fee schedule;

(E) All approved Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) procedures are reimbursed at 80% of the Medicare fee schedule;

(F) Physician administered drugs, billed under a HCPCS code, are based on Medicare’s Average Sale Price (ASP). When no ASP rate is listed the rate shall be based upon the Wholesale Acquisition Price (WAC) plus 6.25%. If no WAC is available, then the rate shall be reimbursed at Acquisition Cost. Pricing information for WAC is provided by First Data Bank. These rates may change periodically based on drug costs;

(G) All procedures used for vision materials and supplies are based on contracted rates that include acquisition cost plus shipping and handling;

(4) The Division reimburses inpatient hospital service under the DRG methodology, unless specified otherwise in the Division’s Hospital Services Program administrative rules (chapter 410, division 125). Reimbursement for services, including claims paid at DRG rates, shall not exceed any upper limits established by federal regulation.

(5) The Division reimburses all out-of-state hospital services at Oregon DRG or FFS rates as published in the Hospital Services Program rules (OAR chapter 410, division 125) unless the hospital has a contract or service agreement with the Division to provide highly specialized services.

(6) Payment rates for in-home services provided through Department of Human Services (Department) Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD) will not be greater than the current Division rate for nursing facility payment.

(7) The Division sets payment rates for out-of-state institutions and similar facilities, such as skilled nursing care facilities, psychiatric and rehabilitative care facilities at a rate that is:

(a) Consistent with similar services provided in the State of Oregon; and

(b) The lesser of the rate paid to the most similar facility licensed in the State of Oregon or the rate paid by the Medical Assistance Programs in that state for that service; or

(8) The Division shall not make payment on claims that have been assigned, sold, or otherwise transferred or when the billing provider, billing agent or billing service receives a percentage of the amount billed or collected or payment authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, transfer to a collection agency or individual who advances money to a provider for accounts receivable.

(9) The Division shall not make a separate payment or copayment to a nursing facility or other provider for services included in the nursing facility’s all-inclusive rate. The following services are not included in the all-inclusive rate (OAR 411-070-0085) and may be separately reimbursed:

(a) Legend drugs, biologicals and hyperalimentation drugs and supplies, and enteral nutritional formula as addressed in the Pharmaceutical Services Program administrative rules (chapter 410, division 121) and Home Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition and IV Services Program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 148);

(b) Physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy provided by a non-employee of the nursing facility within the appropriate program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 129 and 131);

(c) Continuous oxygen which exceeds 1,000 liters per day by lease of a concentrator or concentrators as addressed in the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 122);

(d) Influenza immunization serum as described in the Pharmaceutical Services Program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 121);

(e) Podiatry services provided under the rules in the Medical-Surgical Services Program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 130);

(f) Medical services provided by a physician or other provider of medical services, such as radiology and laboratory, as outlined in the Medical-Surgical Services Program rules, (chapter 410, division 130);

(g) Certain custom fitted or specialized equipment as specified in the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Program administrative rules, (chapter 410, division 122).

(10) The Division reimburses hospice services based on CMS Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSA’s). A separate payment will not be made for services included in the core package of services as outlined in OAR chapter 410, division 142.

(11) Payment for Division clients with Medicare and full Medicaid:

(a) The Division limits payment to the Medicaid allowed amount less the Medicare payment up to the Medicare co-insurance and deductible, whichever is less. The Division’s payment cannot exceed the co-insurance and deductible amounts due;

(b) The Division pays the Division allowable rate for Division covered services that are not covered by Medicare.

(12) For clients with third-party resources (TPR), the Division pays the Division allowed rate less the TPR payment but not to exceed the billed amount.

(13) The Division payments, including contracted Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) payments, unless in error, constitute payment in full, except in limited instances involving allowable spend-down or copayments. For the Division, such payment in full includes:

(a) Zero payments for claims where a third party or other resource has paid an amount equivalent to or exceeding Division allowable payment; and

(b) Denials of payment for failure to submit a claim in a timely manner, failure to obtain payment authorization in a timely and appropriate manner, or failure to follow other required procedures identified in the individual provider rules.

(14) Payment by the Division does not restrict or limit the Authority or any state or federal oversight entity’s right to review or audit a claim before or after the payment. Claim payment may be denied or subject to recovery if medical review, audit or other post-payment review determines the service was not provided in accordance with applicable rules or does not meet the criteria for quality of care, or medical appropriateness of the care or payment.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025, 414.033, 414.065, 414.095, 414.705, 414.727, 414.728, 414.742, 414.743

Hist.: PWC 683, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-784; PWC 803(Temp), f. & ef. 7-1-76; PWC 812, f. & ef. 10-1-76; Renumbered from 461-013-0061; PWC 833, f. 3-18-77, ef. 4-1-77; Renumbered from 461-013-0061; AFS 5-1981, f. 1-23-81, ef. 3-1-81; Renumbered from 461-013-0060, AFS 47-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 117-1982, f. 12-30-82, ef. 1-1-83; AFS 24-1985, f. 4-24-85, ef. 6-1-85; AFS 50-1985, f. 8-16-85, ef. 9-1-85; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0081, 461-013-0085, 461-013-0175 & 461-013-0180; HR 41-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93, Renumbered from 410-120-0040, 410-120-0220, 410-120-0200, 410-120-0240 & 410-120-0320; HR 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 5-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; OMAP 10-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-99; OMAP 3-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; OMAP 62-2003, f. 9-8-03, cert. ef.10-1-03; OMAP 10-2004, f. 3-11-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 15-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; OMAP 45-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 24-2007, f. 12-11-07 cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 34-2008, f. 11-26-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08; DMAP 35-2008, f. 12-11-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DMAP 38-2009, f. 12-15-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DMAP 39-2010, f. 12-28-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 22-2011(Temp), f. 7-29-11, cert. ef. 8-1-11 thru 1-25-12; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1510

Fraud and Abuse

(1) This rule sets forth requirements for reporting, detecting and investigating fraud and abuse. The terms fraud and abuse in this rule are defined in OAR 410-120-0000. As used in these rules, terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Credible allegation of fraud” means an allegation of fraud, which has been verified by the State and has indicia of reliability that comes from any source as defined in 42 CFR 455.2.

(b) “Conviction” or “convicted” means that a judgment of conviction has been entered by a federal, state, or local court, regardless of whether an appeal from that judgment is pending;

(c) “Exclusion” means that the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) or the Department of Human Services (Department) will not reimburse a specific provider who has defrauded or abused Authority or Department for items or services that provider furnished;

(d) “Prohibited kickback relationships” means remuneration or payment practices that may result in federal civil penalties or exclusion for violation of 42 CFR 1001.951;

(e) “Suspension” means the Authority or Department will not reimburse a specified provider who has been convicted of a program-related offense in a federal, state or local court for items or services that provider furnished.

(2) Cases involving one or more of the following situations shall constitute sufficient grounds for a provider fraud referral:

(a) Billing for services, supplies, or equipment that are not rendered to, or used for, Medicaid patients;

(b) Billing for supplies or equipment that are clearly unsuitable for the patient’s needs or are so lacking in quality or sufficiency for the purpose as to be virtually worthless;

(d) Materially misrepresenting dates and descriptions of services rendered, the identity of the individual who rendered the services, or of the recipient of the services;

(e) Duplicate billing of the Medicaid Program or of the recipient, that appears to be a deliberate attempt to obtain additional reimbursement; and

(f) Arrangements by providers with employees, independent contractors, suppliers, and other, and various devices such as commissions and fee splitting, that appear to be designed primarily to obtain or conceal illegal payments or additional reimbursement from Medicaid.

(2) Provider is required to promptly refer all suspected fraud and abuse, including fraud or abuse by its employees or in the Division administration, to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) of the Department of Justice or to the Department of Human Services (Department) Provider Audit Unit (PAU). For contact information, see the General Rules Supplemental Information Guide online at www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/
healthplan/guides/genrules/main.html.

(3) Provider, if aware of suspected fraud or abuse by an Authority or Department client (i.e., provider reporting Authority or Department client fraud and abuse) must report the incident to the Department Fraud Investigations Unit (FIU). For contact information, see the General Rules Supplemental Information Guide online at www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/healthplan/guides/genrules/main.html.

(4) Provider shall permit the MFCU, Authority or Department, or other law enforcement entity, together or separately to inspect, copy, evaluate or audit books, records, documents, files, accounts, and facilities, without charge, as required to investigate an incident of fraud or abuse. When a provider fails to provide immediate access to records, Medicaid payments may be withheld or suspended.

(5) Providers and their fiscal agents must disclose ownership and control information, and disclose information on a provider’s owners and other persons convicted of criminal offenses against Medicare, Medicaid or the Title XX services program. Such disclosure and reporting is made a part of the provider enrollment agreement, and the provider is obligated to update that information with an amended provider enrollment agreement if any of the information materially changes. The Authority or Department shall use that information to meet the requirements of 42 CFR 455.100 to 455.106, and this rule must be construed in a manner that is consistent with the Authority or Department acting in compliance with those requirements.

(6) The Authority or Department may share information for health oversight purposes with the MFCU and other federal or state health oversight authorities.

(7) The Authority or Department may suspend payments in whole or part in a suspected case of fraud or abuse, or where there exists a credible allegation of fraud or abuse presented to the Authority, the Department or other law enforcement entity, or where there is a pending investigation or conclusion of legal proceedings related to the provider’s alleged fraud or abuse.

(8) The Authority or Department is authorized to take the actions necessary to investigate and respond to credible allegations of Fraud and Abuse, including but not limited to suspending or terminating the provider from participation in the medical assistance programs, withholding payments or seeking recovery of payments made to the provider, or imposing other Sanctions provided under state law or regulations. Such actions by the Authority or Department may be reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or other federal or state entities as appropriate.

(9) The Authority or Department will not pay for covered services provided by persons who are currently suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP, or who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor related to a crime or violation of Title XVIII, XIX, XXI or XX of the Social Security Act or related laws.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.025 & 414.065

Hist.: OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1920

Institutional Reimbursement Changes

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) is required under federal regulations, 42 CFR 447, to submit specific assurances and related information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whenever it makes a significant change in its methods and standards for setting payment rates for inpatient hospital services or long-term care facilities.

(2) A “significant change” is defined as a change in payment rates that affects the general method of payment to all providers of a particular type or is projected to affect total reimbursement for that particular type of provider by six percent or more during the 12 months following the effective date.

(3) Federal regulation specifies that a public notice must be published in one of the following:

(a) A state register similar to the Federal Register. For the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), the state register is the Oregon Bulletin published by the Secretary of State;

(b) The newspaper of widest circulation in each city with a population of 50,000 or more;

(d) The Authority web site for public notices.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.010

Hist.: AFS 13-1985, f. 3-4-85, ef. 4-1-85; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0006; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93, Renumbered from 410-120-0380; OMAP 62-2003, f. 9-8-03, cert. ef.10-1-03; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-120-1960

Payment of Private Insurance Premiums

(1) The Private Insurance Premium (PHI) and Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program is a cost saving program administered by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) and the Department of Human Services (Department) for Medicaid enrollees. When a Medicaid client or eligible applicant has employer sponsored group health insurance or private health insurance the Authority or Department may choose to reimburse a portion or the entire insurance premium, if it is determined to be cost effective for the Authority or Department.

(2) The Authority or Department may pay health insurance policy premiums or otherwise enter into agreements with other health insurance plans that comply with ORS 414.115 to 414.145 on behalf of eligible individuals when: (a) The client is enrolled in full coverage Medicaid as indicated by the program acronym CEM, EXT, GAM, MAA, MAF, OHP (except OHP-CHP and OHP-OPU), OSIPM, and SAC;

(b) The policy is a comprehensive major medical insurance plan (comparable to the Medicaid State Plan coverage) and at a minimum provides the following;

(i) Physician services;

(ii) Hospitalization (inpatient and outpatient);

(iii) Outpatient Lab, x-ray, immunizations; and

(iv) Full prescription Drug coverage.

(c) The payment of premiums and/or co-insurance and deductibles is likely to be cost-effective, as determined under section (5) of this rule;

(d) An eligible applicant may be a non-Medicaid individual living in or outside the household. The Authority or Department may pay the entire premium (excluding the employer’s portion) if payment of the premium including that individual is cost-effective, and if it is necessary to include that individual in order to enroll the Authority or Department client in the health plan. The Authority or Department shall not reimburse for policies that are for the purpose of providing court ordered health insurance.

(3) The Authority or Department shall not pay private health insurance premiums for:

(a) Non-SSI institutionalized and waivered clients whose income deduction is used for payment of health insurance premiums;

(b) A policy that has limited benefits where the Authority or Department’s annual cost for the premiums exceeds the benefit limits of the policy..

(d) Non-major medical stand alone policies such as dental, vision, cancer, accident only.

(4) The Authority or Department shall assure that all Medicaid covered services continue to be made available to Medicaid-eligible individuals for whom the Authority or Department elects to purchase all or a portion of their private or employer sponsored health insurance.

(5) Assessment of cost-effectiveness shall include:

(a) The Medical Savings Chart (MSC) is used to obtain the Cost Effectiveness rate for each Medicaid eligible.

(b) In cases where there is more than one Medicaid eligible covered by a single insurance policy, the cost effectiveness rates are combined and compared to the cost of the insurance premium. If the combined cost effectiveness rate total is greater than the cost of the premium it is approved as cost effective.

(c) If the monthly premium exceeds the allowable amount on the MSC, the Authority or Department may elect to review the current and probable future health status of the Medicaid client based upon their existing medical conditions, previous medical history, age, number of dependents, and other relevant health status indicators. The Authority or Department may apply a special conditions rate in addition to the cost effectiveness rate on the MSC to determine if their premium is cost effective.

(6) The Authority or Department may purchase documents or records necessary to establish or maintain the client’s eligibility for other insurance coverage.

(7) The Authority or Department shall not make payments for any benefits covered under the private health insurance plan, except as follows:

(a) The Authority or Department shall calculate the Authority or Department’s allowable payment for a service. The amount paid by the other insurer shall be deducted from the Authority or Department allowable. If the Authority or Department allowable exceeds the third party payment, the Authority or Department shall pay the provider of service the difference;

(b) The payment made by the Authority or Department shall not exceed any co-insurance, copayment or deductible due;

(c) The Authority or Department shall make payment of co-insurance, copayments or deductibles due only for covered services provided to Medicaid-eligible clients.

(8) Any change of insurance coverage must be reported to the Authority or Department within 10 days of the change to minimize any overpayment made on the client’s behalf. Changes that must be reported include but are not limited to:

(a) Private or employer-sponsored insurance is no longer active (ends);

(b) Family member added or dropped from health insurance plan;

(d) Change in employer resulting in change in health insurance plan;

(e) Change in health plan premium cost;

(f) Change in employment status (lay off/termination, short-term disability)

(g) Address changes

(9) As a condition of eligibility, clients are required to pursue assets (OAR 461-120-0330), and required to obtain medical coverage (OAR 461-120-0345). Failure to notify the Authority or Department worker of insurance coverage or changes in such coverage, and failure to provide periodic required documentation for PHI/HIPP may impact continued eligibility.

(10) The effective date for starting reimbursement of cost-effective PHI/HIPP premiums is the first of the next new month following the eligibility determination, providing the insurance is still active.

(11) Cancellation of premium payment shall result when:

(a) Client(s) is no longer eligible for Medicaid;

(b) No longer covered by the employer sponsored or private health insurance plan;

(d) Failure to submit or complete Redetermination forms and/or provide documentation required by the Authority or Department to complete Redetermination;

(e) Client or eligible applicant fails to use the Authority or Department’s premium payment reimbursement to pay for their private insurance, if they are required to pay the insurance directly;

(f) If the policy-type changes (Primary policy changes to a supplemental policy) or the clients eligibility changes to a category that does not meet the requirements in (2).

(12) The Authority or Department determines where approved premium payments should be sent; to the policy holder (or authorized representative); the employer; or the insurance carrier.

(13) The client or eligible applicant’s receipt of payment under this rule is intended for the express purpose of insurance premium payment, or reimbursement of client paid insurance premium.

(14) Redetermination of premium payments will occur:

(a) Annually for continued cost effectiveness and may also be reviewed more frequently to ensure insurance is active;

(b) When changes with Medicaid, insurance eligibility or employment have been reported or identified;

(15) Clients do not have hearing rights as outlined in OAR 410-120-1855 for a denial of private insurance premium payment. The Authority or Department’s decision to place a client in the PHI/HIPP program is not an eligibility determination, nor a denial of a Medicaid benefit.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.019, 414.025, 414.065, 414.115, 414.125, 414.135 & 414.145

Hist.: AFS 47-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 38-1984, f. 8-30-84, ef. 9-1-84; HR 2-1990, f. 2-12-90, cert. ef. 3-1-90, Renumbered from 461-013-0170; HR 32-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-93, Renumbered from 410-120-0500 & 410-120-0520; OMAP 67-2004, f. 9-14-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 39-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; OMAP 15-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; OMAP 45-2006, f. 12-15-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07; DMAP 36-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Rule Caption: Budget/provider rate changes, definition revision, OHP hospital benefits, fraud & abuse, PHI, permanently amend temps.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 37-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-125-0045, 410-125-0047, 410-125-0080, 410-125-0085, 410-125-0140, 410-125-0220

Subject: The Hospital Services Program administrative rules govern Division payments for services to clients. The Division amended as follows:

• 410-125-0080 and 410-125-0220: clarifies language for hospital dentistry prior authorization requirements.

• 410-125-0045, 410-125-0047, 410-125-0080, 410-125-0085 and 410-125-0140: clarifies prior authorization requirements, reflecting the changes to the Standard Limited Hospital benefits to the OHP plus hospital benefit.

• Other text may be revised to improve readability and to take care of necessary “housekeeping” corrections.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-125-0045

Coverage and Limitations

In general, most medically appropriate services are covered. There are, however, some restrictions and limitations. Please refer to the Division of Medical Assistance Programs’ (Division) General Rules Program for information on general scope of coverage and limitations. Some of the limitations and restrictions that apply to hospital services are:

(1) Prior authorization (PA): Some services require PA for the Plus Benefit Package check OAR 410-125-0080.

(2) Non-Covered services:

(a) Services that are not medically appropriate, unproven medical efficacy or services that are the responsibility of another Department of Human Services (Department) Division are not covered by the Division of Medical Assistance Programs;

(b) Service coverage is based on the Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Services and the benefit package;

(c) See the General Rules Program (chapter 410, division 120) and other program divisions in chapter 410 for a list of not covered services. Further information on covered and non-covered services is found in the Revenue Code section in the Hospital Services Supplemental Information.

(3) Limitations on hospital benefit days: Clients have no hospital benefit day limitations for treatment of covered services.

(4) Dental services: Clients have dental/denturist services identified as covered on the Health Services Commission Prioritized List (OAR 410-141-520).

(5) Services provided outside of the hospital’s licensed facilities; for example, in the client’s home or in a nursing home, are not covered by Division as hospital services. The only exceptions to this are Maternity Case Management services and specific nursing or physician services provided during a ground or air ambulance transport.

(6) Dialysis services require a written physician prescription. The prescription must indicate the ICD-9 diagnosis code and must be retained by the provider of dialysis services for the period of time specified in the General Rules Program.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-93; HR 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 4-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-95; HR 3-1997, f. 1-31-97, cert. ef. 2-1-97; OMAP 28-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 70-2004, f. 9-15-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; DMAP 39-2008, f. 12-11-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-125-0047

Limited Hospital Benefit for the OHP Standard Population

(1) The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Standard population has a limited hospital benefit for urgent or emergent inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient and outpatient hospital services are limited to the International Classification of Diseases 9th revision Clinical Modification (ICD-9 CM) Diagnoses codes listed on the ‘Standard Population Limited Hospital Benefit Code List.’

(2) The limited hospital benefit includes the ICD-9 CM codes listed in the OHP Standard Population – Limited Hospital Benefit Code List. This rule incorporates by reference the OHP Standard Population – Limited Hospital Benefit Code List. This list includes diagnoses requiring prior authorization indicated by the letters for prior authorization (PA) next to the code number. The archived and the current list is available on the web site (www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/healthplan/guides/hospital), or contact the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) for a hardcopy. The document dated:

(a) August 1, 2004, is effective for dates of service August 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004;

(b) September 1, 2004, is effective for dates of service September 30, 2004 through June 30, 2008; and

(d) On or after January 1, 2012 the limited hospital benefit for the OHP Standard population will be enhanced to the OHP plus hospital benefit and will not be operative until the Division determines all necessary federal approvals have been obtained.

(3) The Division shall reimburse hospitals for inpatient (diagnostic and treatment) services, outpatient (diagnostic and treatment services) and emergency room (diagnostic and treatment) based on the following:

(a) For treatment, the diagnosis must be listed in the OHP Standard Population – Limited Hospital Benefit Code List;

(b) For treatment the diagnosis must be above the funding line on The Health Services Commission Prioritized List of Health Services (OAR 410-141-0520);

(d) Prior authorization (PA) must be obtained for codes indicated in the OHP Standard Population – Limited Hospital Benefit Code List. PA request should be directed to the Division and will follow the present (current) PA process. PAs must be processed as expeditiously as the client’s health condition requires;

(e) Medically appropriate services required to make a definitive diagnosis are a covered benefit.

(4) Some non-diagnostic outpatient hospital services (e.g. speech, physical or occupational therapy, etc.) are not covered benefits for the OHP Standard population (see the individual program for coverage) in the hospital setting.

(5) For benefit implementation process and PA requirements for the client enrolled in a Fully Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) and/or Mental Health Organization (MHO), contact the client’s FCHP or MHO. The FCHP and/or MHO may have different requirements than the Division.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist: OMAP 49-2004, f. 7-28-04 cert. ef. 8-1-04; OMAP 52-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-1-04 thru 2-15-05; OMAP 84-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-04; DMAP 19-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 32-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-125-0080

Inpatient Services

(1) Elective (not urgent or emergent) admission:

(a) Fully-Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) and Mental Health Organization (MHO) clients – contact the client’s MHO or FCHP. The health plan may have different prior authorization (PA) requirements than the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division);

(b) Medicare clients – The Division does not require PA for inpatient services provided to clients with Medicare Part A or B coverage;

(c) For Division clients covered by the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Plus Benefit Package and OHP Standard Benefit Package as referenced in 410-125-0047(2)(d):

(A) For a list of medical and surgical procedures that require PA, see the Medical-Surgical Service rules, specifically OAR 410-130-0200, table 130-0200-1, unless they are urgent or emergent defined in OAR 410-125-0401.

(B) For PA contact the Division unless otherwise indicated in the Medical Surgical Service rules, specifically OAR 410-130-0200, Table 130-0200-1.

(2) Transplant services:

(a) Complete rules for transplant services are in the Division’s Transplant Services Program administrative rules (chapter 410, division 124);

(b) Clients are eligible for transplants covered by the Oregon Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services. See the Transplant Services Program administrative rules for criteria. For clients enrolled in a FCHP, contact the plan for authorization. Clients not enrolled in a FCHP, contact the Division’s Medical Director’s office.

(3) Out-of-state non-contiguous hospitals:

(a) All non-emergent/non-urgent services provided by hospitals more than 75 miles from the Oregon border require PA;

(b) Contact the Division’s Medical Director’s office for authorization for clients not enrolled in a Prepaid Health Plan (PHP). For clients enrolled in a PHP, contact the plan.

(4) Out-of-state contiguous hospitals: services provided by contiguous-area hospitals, less than 75 miles from the Oregon border, are prior authorized following the same rules and procedures as in-state providers.

(5) Transfers to another hospital:

(a) Transfers for the purpose of providing a service listed in the Medical Surgical Service Program rules, specifically OAR 410-130-0200, Table 130-0200-1, e.g., inpatient physical rehabilitation care, require PA – contact the Division-contracted QIO;

(b) Transfers to a long term acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility or swing bed – contact Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD). SPD reimburses nursing facilities and swing beds through contracts with the facilities. For FCHP clients – transfers require authorization and payment (for first 20 days) from the FCHP;

(c) Transfers for the same or lesser level inpatient care to a general acute care hospital – the Division shall cover transfers, including back transfers, which are primarily for the purpose of locating the patient closer to home and family, when the transfer is expected to result in significant social/psychological benefit to the patient:

(A) The assessment of significant benefit shall be based on the amount of continued care the patient is expected to need (at least seven days) and the extent to which the transfer locates the patient closer to familial support;

(B) Transfers not meeting these guidelines may be denied on the basis of post-payment review;

(d) Exceptions:

(A) Emergency transfers do not require PA;

(B) In-state or contiguous non-emergency transfers for the purpose of providing care that is unavailable in the transferring hospital do not require PA unless the planned service is listed in Medical Surgical Service Program rules, specifically OAR 410-130-0200, Table 130-0200-1;

(6) Dental procedures provided in a hospital setting:

(a) For prior authorization requirements see the Dental Services rules, specifically OAR 410-123-1260 and 410-123-1490;

(b) Emergency dental services do not require PA;

(c) For prior authorization for fee-for-service clients, contact the Division’s Dental Services Program analyst. (See the Division’s Dental Supplemental Guide);

(d) For clients enrolled in a FCHP, contact the client’s FCHP.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: AFS 14-1980, f. 3-27-80, ef. 4-1-80; AFS 30-1982, f. 4-26-82 & AFS 51-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the AFS branch offices located in North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 11-1983, f. 3-8-83, ef. 4-1-83; AFS 37-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 7-15-83; AFS 1-1984, f. & ef. 1-9-84; AFS 6-1984(Temp), f. 2-28-84, ef. 3-1-84; AFS 36-1984, f. & ef. 8-20-84; AFS 22-1985, f. 4-23-85, ef. 6-1-85; AFS 38-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 6-1-86; AFS 46-1987, f. & ef. 10-1-87; AFS 7-1989(Temp), f. 2-17-89, cert. ef. 3-1-89; AFS 36-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-30-89; AFS 45-1989, f. & cert. ef. 8-21-89; HR 9-1990(Temp), f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90; HR 21-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-90, Renumbered from 461-015-0190; HR 31-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-11-90; HR 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-4-91; HR 15-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-8-91; HR 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 39-1992, f. 12-31-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93; HR 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-93; HR 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 4-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-95; OMAP 34-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 7-2000, f. 3-31-00, cert. ef. 4-1-00; OMAP 28-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 35-2001, f. 9-24-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01; OMAP 9-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-02; OMAP 22-2003, f. 3-26-03, cert. ef. 4-1-03; OMAP 11-2004, f. 3-11-04, cert. ef. 4-1-04; OMAP 49-2004, f. 7-28-04 cert. ef. 8-1-04; OMAP 50-2005, f. 9-30-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; DMAP 27-2007(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-20-07 thru 5-15-08; DMAP 12-2008, f. 4-29-08, cert. ef. 5-1-08; DMAP 19-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 39-2008, f. 12-11-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DMAP 17-2009 f. 6-12-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09; DMAP 32-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-125-0085

Outpatient Services

(1) Outpatient services that may require prior authorization include (see the individual program rules):

(a) Physical Therapy (chapter 410, division 131);

(b) Occupational Therapy (chapter 410, division 131);

(d) Audiology (chapter 410, division 129);

(e) Hearing Aids (chapter 410, division 129);

(f) Dental Procedures (chapter 410, division 123);

(g) Drugs (chapter 410, division 121);

(h) Apnea monitors, services, and supplies (chapter 410, division 131);

(i) Home Parenteral/Enteral Therapy (chapter 410, division 148);

(j) Durable Medical Equipment and Medical supplies (chapter 410, division 122);

(k) Certain hospital services.

(2) The National Drug Code (NDC) must be included on the electronic (837I) and paper (UB 04) claims for physician administered drug codes required by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

(3) Outpatient surgical procedures:

(a) Fully-Capitated Health Plan (FCHP) clients: Contact the client’s FCHP. The health plan may have different PA requirements than the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division). Some services are not covered under FCHP contracts and require PA from the Division, or the Division’s Dental Program analyst;

(b) Medicare clients enrolled in FCHPs: These services must be authorized by the plan even if Medicare is the primary payer. Without this authorization, the provider shall not be paid beyond any Medicare payments (see also OAR 410-125-0103);

(A) Surgical procedures listed in OAR 410-125-0080 require PA when performed in an outpatient or day surgery setting, unless they are urgent or emergent.

(B) Contact the Division for PA (unless indicated otherwise in OAR 410-125-0080).

(d) Out-of-State services – Outpatient services provided by hospitals located less than 75 miles from the border of Oregon do not require prior authorization unless specified in these rules. All non-urgent or non-emergent services provided by hospitals located more than 75 miles from the border of Oregon require prior authorization. For clients enrolled in an FCHP, contact the plan for authorization. For clients not enrolled in a prepaid health plan, contact the Division’s Medical Unit.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 39-1992, f. 12-31-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93; HR 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-93; HR 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 4-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-95; OMAP 34-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-99; OMAP 70-2004, f. 9-15-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; DMAP 39-2008, f. 12-11-08, cert. ef. 1-1-09; DMAP 32-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-125-0140

Prior Authorization Does Not Guarantee Payment

(1) Prior authorization (PA) is valid for the date range approved only as long as the client remains eligible for services. For example, a client may become ineligible after the PA has been granted but before the actual date of service, or a client’s hospital benefit days may be used prior to the time the claim for the prior authorized service is submitted to the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) for payment.

(2) All prior authorized treatment are subject to retrospective review. If the information provided to obtain PA cannot be validated in a retrospective review, payment shall be denied or recovered.

(3) Hospitals should develop their own internal monitoring system to determine if the admitting physician has received PA for the service from the Division.

(4) For the Plus Benefit Package PA information refer to the PA chart in the Hospital Services Program OAR 410-125-0080.

(5) Hospitals may also verify PA requirements by calling the Division’s Provider Services Unit or the RN Benefit Hotline (contact phone numbers are located on the Division’s website).

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: AFS 49-1989(Temp), f. 8-24-89, cert. ef. 9-1-89; AFS 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-89; HR 21-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-90, Renumbered from 461-015-0220; HR 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91; HR 39-1992, f. 12-31-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93; OMAP 70-2004, f. 9-15-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; DMAP 32-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-125-0220

Services Billed on the Electronic 837I or on the Paper UB-04 and Other Claim Forms

(1) All inpatient and outpatient services provided by the hospital or hospital employees, unless otherwise specified below, are billed on the electronic 837I (837 Institutional) or on the paper CMS 1450 (UB-04) claim form.

(2) Professional staff and other providers: Services provided by other providers or professional staff with whom the hospital has a contract or agreement regarding provision of services and whom the hospital reimburses a salary or a fee are billed on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04) along with other inpatient or outpatient charges if such costs are reported on the hospital’s Medicare Cost Report as a hospital cost.

(3) Residents and medical students: Professional services provided by residents or medical students serving in the hospital as residents or students at the time services are provided are reimbursed by the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) through graduate medical education, for the hospitals that qualify (See OAR 410-125-0141) for payments and may not be billed on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04).

(4) Diagnostic and similar services provided by another provider or facility outside the hospital: When diagnostic or short-term services are provided to an inpatient by another provider or facility because the admitting hospital does not have the equipment or facilities to provide all services required and the patient is returned within 24 hours to the admitting hospital, the admitting hospital should add the following charges to the inpatient electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04) claim:

(a) Charges from the other provider or hospital under the appropriate Revenue Code. The admitting hospital is responsible for reimbursing the other provider or hospital. The Division will not reimburse the other provider or hospital; and

(b) Charges for transportation to the other facility or provider. These must be billed under Revenue Code 542. No prior authorization of the transport is required. The hospital will arrange for the transport and pay the transportation provider for the transport. The Division will not reimburse the transportation provider. This is the only instance in which transportation charges can be billed on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04).

(5) Orthotics, prosthetics, durable medical equipment and implants:

(a) When a provider of orthotic or prosthetic devices provides services or materials to an inpatient through an agreement or arrangement with the hospital, the cost of those services will be billed by the hospital on the electronic 837I or the paper CMS 1450 (UB-04), along with all other inpatient services. The hospital is responsible for reimbursing the provider. The Division will not reimburse the provider;

(b) Wheelchairs provided to the client for the client’s use after discharge from the hospital may be billed separately by the durable medical equipment supplier or by the hospital if the hospital is the supplier.

(6) Pharmaceutical and home parenteral/enteral services: All hospital pharmaceutical charges must be billed on the electronic 837I or paper UB-04, except home parenteral and enteral services and medications provided to patients who are in nursing homes:

(a) Home parenteral and enteral services, including home hyperalimentation, Home IV antibiotics, home IV analgesics, home enteral therapy, home IV chemotherapy, home IV hydrational fluids, and other home IV drugs, require prior authorization and must be billed on the Pharmacy Invoice Form in accordance with the rules in the Home Enteral/Parenteral Program rules (chapter 410, division 148);

(b) Medications provided to clients who are in nursing homes must be billed on the Pharmacy Invoice Form in accordance with the rules in the Pharmaceutical Services Program rules (chapter 410, division 121).

(7) Dental services: Dental services provided by hospitals are billed on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04). For hospital dentistry requirements refer to the Dental Service Program rules (chapter 410, division 123).

(8) End-stage renal dialysis facilities: Hospitals providing end-stage renal dialysis and free-standing end-stage renal dialysis facilities will bill on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04) as described in these rules and instructions and will be reimbursed at the hospital’s interim rate.

(9) Maternity case management:

(a) Hospital clinics may serve as maternity case managers for pregnant clients. The Medical-Surgical Program rules (chapter 410, division 130) contain information on the scope of services, definition of program terms, procedure codes, and provider qualifications. These services are billed by hospitals on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04); and

(b) Providers must bill using Revenue Code 569.

(10) Home health care services. Hospitals that operate home health care services must obtain a separate provider number and bill for these services in accordance with the Division’s Home Health Care Services Program rules (chapter 410, division 127).

(11) Hospital operated air and ground ambulance services. A hospital which operates an air or ground ambulance service may apply to the Division for a provider number as an air or ground ambulance provider. If costs for staff and equipment are reported on the Medicare Cost Report, these costs must be identifiable. The Division will remove these costs from the Medicare Cost Report in calculating the hospital’s cost-to-charge ratio for outpatient services. These services are billed on the electronic 837P (837 Professional) claim form or the paper CMS-1500 in accordance with the rules and restrictions contained in the Medical Transportation Program rules (chapter 410, division 136).

(12) Supervising physicians providing services in a teaching setting:

(a) Services provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis by physicians who are on the faculty of teaching hospitals may be billed on the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04) with other inpatient or outpatient charges only when:

(A) The physician is serving as an employee of the hospital, or receives reimbursement from the hospital for provision of services, during the period of time when services are provided; and

(B) The hospital does not report these services as a direct medical education cost on the Medicare and the Division’s cost report.

(b) The services of supervising faculty physicians are not to be billed to the Division on either the electronic 837P, the paper CMS-1500 or the electronic 837I or paper CMS 1450 (UB-04)if the hospital elects to report the cost of these professional services as a direct medical education cost on the Medicare and the Division’s cost report; and

(c) The services of supervising faculty physicians are billed on the electronic 837P or the paper CMS-1500 if the physician is serving in a private capacity during the period of time when services are provided, i.e., the physician is receiving no reimbursement from the hospital for the period of time during which services are provided. Refer to the Medical-Surgical Services rules (chapter 410, division 130) or additional information on billing on the electronic 837P or the paper CMS-1500.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: AFS 14-1980, f. 3-27-80, ef. 4-1-80; AFS 30-1982, f. 4-26-82 & AFS 51-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the AFS branch offices located in North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 37-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 7-15-83; AFS 1-1984, f. & ef. 1-9-84; AFS 45-1984, f. & ef. 10-1-84; AFS 48-1984(Temp), f. 11-30-84, ef. 12-1-84; AFS 29-1985, f. 5-22-85, ef. 5-29-85; AFS 44-1985, f. & ef. 7-1-85; AFS 52-1985, f. 9-3-85, ef. 10-1-85; AFS 38-1986, f. 4-29-86, ef. 6-1-86; AFS 46-1987, f. & ef. 10-1-87; AFS 49-1989(Temp), f. 8-24-89, cert. ef. 9-1-89; AFS 72-1989, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-89, Renumbered from 461-015-0055, 461-015-0130, 461-015-0135; HR 21-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-9-90, Renumbered from 461-015-0260, 461-015-0290, 461-015-0300, 461-015-0310, 461-015-0320, 461-015-0420, 461-015-0430; HR 42-1991, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-91, Renumbered from 410-125-0280, 410-125-0300, 410-125-0320, 410-125-0340, 410-125-0540 & 410-125-0560; HR 39-1992, f. 12-31-92, cert. ef. 1-1-93; HR 36-1993, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-93; HR 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 4-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-95; OMAP 28-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 70-2004, f. 9-15-04, cert. ef. 10-1-04; OMAP 13-2005, f. 3-11-05, cert. ef. 4-1-05; OMAP 17-2006, f. 6-12-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06; DMAP 19-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 34-2008, f. 11-26-08, cert. ef. 12-1-08; DMAP 37-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Rule Caption: The DMAP Medical Unit is responsible for prior authorization for Medically Fragile Children Unit.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 38-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-13-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-148-0060

Subject: The Hospital Services Program administrative rules govern Division payments for services to certain clients. The Division amended OAR 410-148-0060 to reflect that prior authorization responsibility for Medically Fragile Children’s Unit belongs to the Division’s Medical Unit.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-148-0060

Authorization

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) requires authorization of payment for the following items or services:

(a) All enteral/parenteral or IV infusion pumps. The provider is required to submit documentation with each request proving that other (non-pump) methods of delivery do not meet the client’s medical need;

(b) All nursing service visits, except the assessment nursing visit, associated with home enteral/parenteral nutrition or IV services;

(d) All drugs and goods identified as requiring payment authorization in the Pharmaceutical Services administrative rules (chapter 410, division 121). Contact the Division’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager to determine those items that require prior authorization.

(2) The Division will approve payment for the above home enteral/parenteral nutrition and/or IV services entities when they are considered to be “medically appropriate.”

(3) The Division requires authorization of payment for those services that require authorization even though the client has other insurance that may cover the service. Authorization of payment is not required for Medicare covered services.

(4) For services requiring authorization, providers must contact the Division’s Medical Unit for authorization within five working days following initiation of services. Authorization will be given based on medical appropriateness, appropriateness of level of care given, cost and/or effectiveness.

(5) How to obtain payment authorization:

(a) The Division’s Medical Unit is responsible for authorization for services for clients identified as Medically Fragile Children’s Unit clients;

(b) Contact the Division’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager, prior authorization help desk to request oral nutrition supplements;

(d) Payment authorization does not guarantee reimbursement.

[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: PWC 818(Temp), f. 10-22-76, ef. 11-1-76; PWC 831, f. 2-18-77, ef. 3-1-77; PWC 869, f. 12-30-77, ef. 1-1-78; AFS 70-1981, f. 9-30-81, ef. 10-1-81; AFS 44-1982, f. 4-30-82 & AFS 52-1982, f. 5-28-82, ef. 5-1-82 for providers located in the geographical areas covered by the branch offices of North Salem, South Salem, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Lebanon, Albany and Corvallis, ef. 6-30-82 for remaining AFS branch offices; AFS 99-1982, f. 10-25-82, ef. 11-1-82; AFS 12-1984, f. 3-16-84, ef. 4-1-84; AFS 26-1984, f. & ef. 6-19-84; AFS 53-1985, f. 9-20-85, ef. 10-1-85; AFS 52-1986, f. & ef. 7-2-86; AFS 15-1987, f. 3-31-87, ef. 4-1-87; AFS 4-1989, f. 1-31-89, cert. ef. 2-1-89; AFS 56-1989, f. 9-28-89, cert. ef. 10-1-89, Renumbered from 461-016-0090; HR 26-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90, Renumbered from 461-016-0220; HR 9-1992, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-92; HR 26-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93; HR 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-95; OMAP 7-1998, f. 2-27-98, cert. ef. 3-1-98; OMAP 29-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 46-2001, f. 9-24-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01, Renumbered from 410-121-0680; OMAP 22-2003, f. 3-26-03, cert. ef. 4-1-03; OMAP 63-2003, f. 9-5-03, cert. ef. 10-1-03; DMAP 26-2008, f. 6-13-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; DMAP 38-2011, f. 12-13-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Rule Caption: Legislatively approved budget with provider rate changes.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 39-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-127-0060

Subject: The Home Health Services Program rules govern the Division of Medical Assistance Programs’ (Division) payments for services provided to certain clients. The Division temporarily amended OAR 410-127-0060 to implement rate changes to HH providers to comply with budget limitations required by the 2011 Legislative Assembly in SB 5529 and implement adjustments based on provider and association Rules Advisory Committee input. Now the Division permanently amends the rule including revisions for rate changes and Medicaid supply daily maximums, and revert back to rebasing and recalculations of rates as in the previous rule. However, implementation of these amendments is subject to approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-127-0060

Reimbursement and Limitations

(1) Reimbursement. The Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) reimburses home health services on a fee schedule by type of visit (see home health rates and copayment chart on the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Web site at: http://www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/healthplan/
guides/homehealth/main.html).

(2) The Division recalculates its home health services rates every other year. The Division will reimburse home health services at a level of 74% of Medicare costs reported on the audited or most recently accepted Medicare Cost Reports prior to the rebase date and pending approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and if indicated, Legislative funding authority.

(3) The Division will request the Medicare Cost Reports from home health agencies with a due date, and will recalculate rates based on the Medicare Cost Reports received by the requested due date. It is the responsibility of the home health agency to submit requested cost reports by the date requested.

(4) The Division reimburses only for service which is medically appropriate.

(5) Limitations:

(a) Limits of covered services:

(A) Skilled nursing visits are limited to two visits per day with payment authorization;

(B) All therapy services are limited to one visit or evaluation per day for physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech and language pathology services. Therapy visits require payment authorization;

(C) The Division will authorize home health visits for clients with uterine monitoring only for medical problems, which could adversely affect the pregnancy and are not related to the uterine monitoring;

(D) Medical supplies must be billed at acquisition cost and the total of all medical supply revenue codes may not exceed $50 per day. Only supplies that are used during the visit or the specified additional supplies used for current client/caregiver teaching or training purposes as medically necessary are billable. Client visit notes must include documentation of supplies used during the visit or supplies provided according to the current plan of care;

(E) Durable medical equipment must be obtained by the client by prescription through a durable medical equipment provider.

(b) Not covered service:

(A) Service not medically appropriate;

(B) A service whose diagnosis does not appear on a line of the Prioritized List of Health Services which has been funded by the Oregon Legislature (OAR 410-141-0520);

(D) Registered dietician counseling or instruction;

(E) Drug and or biological;

(F) Fetal non-stress testing;

(G) Respiratory therapist service;

(H) Flu shot;

(I) Psychiatric nursing service.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: PWC 682, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74; PWC 798, f. & ef. 6-1-76; PWC 854(Temp), f. 9-30-77, ef. 10-1-77 thru 1-28-78; Renumbered from 461-019-0420 by Chapter 784, Oregon Laws 1981 & AFS 69-1981, f. 9-30-81, ef. 10-1-81; SSD 4-1983, f. 5-4-83, ef. 5-5-83; SSD 10-1990, f. 3-30-90, cert. ef. 4-1-90; HR 28-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90, Renumbered from 411-075-0010; HR 14-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-92; HR 15-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-95; OMAP 19-2000, f. 9-28-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; OMAP 77-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10.1.03; DMAP 16-2007, f. 12-5-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 33-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 22-2011(Temp), f. 7-29-11, cert. ef. 8-1-11 thru 1-25-12; DMAP 39-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Rule Caption: Prepare for implementation of Federal and state requirements for hospice services in a nursing facility and rule
language clarification.

Adm. Order No.: DMAP 40-2011

Filed with Sec. of State: 12-15-2011

Certified to be Effective: 1-1-12

Notice Publication Date: 11-1-2011

Rules Amended: 410-142-0020, 410-142-0040

Subject: The Hospice Services Program administrative rules govern Division of Medical Assistance Programs payments for services provided to certain clients. The Division amended the rules listed above to clarify language, update definitions and prepare at a later date to incorporate federal compliance requirements for payment when a client resides in a nursing facility and elects hospice care.

Rules Coordinator: Darlene Nelson—(503) 945-6927

410-142-0020

Definitions

(1) Accredited/Accreditation: A designation by an accrediting organization that a hospice program has met standards that have been developed to indicate a quality program.

(2) Ancillary staff: Staff that provides additional services to support or supplement hospice care.

(3) Assessment: Procedures by which strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs are identified and addressed.

(4) Attending physician: A physician who is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy and is identified by the client, at the time he or she elects to receive hospice care, as having the most significant role in the determination and delivery of the client’s medical care.

(5) Bereavement counseling: Counseling services provided to the client’s family before and after the client’s death. Bereavement counseling is required to be offered per the Conditions of Participation and is a non-reimbursable hospice service.

(6) Client-family unit includes a client who has a life threatening disease with a limited prognosis and all others sharing housing, common ancestry or a common personal commitment with the client.

(7) Conditions of Participation (CoPs): The applicable federal regulations that hospice programs are required to comply with in order to participate in the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs.

(8) Coordinated: When used in conjunction with the phrase “hospice program,” means the integration of the interdisciplinary services provided by client-family care staff, other providers and volunteers directed toward meeting the hospice needs of the client.

(9) Coordination of Care (COC): The federal regulations for coordination of client care between the hospice and the nursing facility that hospice programs are required to comply with in order to serve hospice clients in a nursing facility and participate in the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs.

(10) Coordinator: A registered nurse designated to coordinate and implement the care plan for each hospice client.

(11) Counseling: A relationship in which a person endeavors to help another understand and cope with problems as a part of the hospice plan of care.

(12) Curative: Medical intervention used to ameliorate the disease.

(13) Dying: The progressive failure of the body systems to retain normal functioning, thereby limiting the remaining life span.

(14) Family: The relatives and/or other significantly important persons who provide psychological, emotional, and spiritual support of the client. The “family” need not be blood relatives to be an integral part of the hospice care plan.

(15) Hospice: A public agency or private organization or subdivision of either that is primarily engaged in providing care to terminally ill clients, and is certified by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a program of hospice services meeting current standards for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and Medicare Conditions of Participation; and currently licensed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), Public Health Division.

(16) Hospice continuity of care: Services that are organized, coordinated and provided in a way that is responsive at all times to client/family needs, and which are structured to assure that the hospice is accountable for its care and services in all settings according to the hospice plan of care.

(17) Hospice routine home care: Formally organized services designed to provide and coordinate hospice interdisciplinary team services to client/family in the place of residence. The hospice will deliver at least 80 percent of the care in the place of residence.

(18) Hospice philosophy: Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of life. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring community sensitive to their needs, clients and their families may be free to attain a degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is satisfactory to them.

(19) Hospice Program: A coordinated program of home and inpatient care, available 24 hours a day, that uses an interdisciplinary team of personnel trained to provide palliative and supportive services to a client-family unit experiencing a life threatening disease with a limited prognosis. A hospice program is an institution for purposes of ORS 146.100.

(20) Hospice Program registry: A registry of all licensed hospice programs maintained by the Authority, Public Health Division.

(21) Hospice services: Items and services provided to a client/family unit by a hospice program or by other clients or community agencies under a consulting or contractual arrangement with a hospice program. Hospice services include home care, inpatient care for acute pain and symptom management or respite, and bereavement services provided to meet the physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and other special needs of the client/family unit during the final stages of illness, dying and the bereavement period.

(22) Illness: The condition of being sick, diseased or with injury.

(23) Interdisciplinary team: A group of individuals working together in a coordinated manner to provide hospice care. An interdisciplinary team includes, but is not limited to, the client-family unit, the client’s attending physician or clinician and one or more of the following hospice program personnel: Physician, nurse practitioner, nurse, hospice aide (nurse’s aide), occupational therapist, physical therapist, trained lay volunteer, clergy or spiritual counselor, and credentialed mental health professional such as psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse or social worker.

(24) Medical director: The medical director must be a hospice employee who is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy who assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice’s client care program.

(25) Medicare certification: Licensed and certified by the Authority, Public Health Division as a program of services eligible for reimbursement.

(26) Nursing facility: A facility licensed and certified by the Department of Human Services (Department), Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD) and defined in OAR 411-070-0005.

(27) Nursing facility services: The bundled rate of services which incorporates all services, including room and board, for which the nursing facility is paid.

(28) Pain and Symptom Management: For the hospice program, the focus of intervention is to maximize the quality of the remaining life through the provision of palliative services that control pain and symptoms. Hospice programs recognize that when a client/family is faced with terminal illness, stress and concerns may arise in many aspects of their lives. Symptom management includes assessing and responding to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the client/family.

(29) Palliative services: Comfort services of intervention that focus primarily on reduction or abatement of the physical, psychosocial and spiritual symptoms of terminal illness. Palliative therapy:

(a) Active: Is treatment to prolong survival, arrest the growth or progression of disease. The person is willing to accept moderate side-effects and psychologically is fighting the disease. This person is not likely to be a client for hospice;

(b) Symptomatic: Is treatment for comfort, symptom control of the disease and improves the quality of life. The person is willing to accept minor side-effects and psychologically wants to live with the disease in comfort. This person would have requested and been admitted to a hospice.

(31) Period of crisis: A period in which the client requires continuous care to achieve palliation or management of acute medical symptoms.

(32) Physician designee: Means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy designated by the hospice who assumes the same responsibilities and obligations as the medical director when the medical director is not available.

(33) Primary caregiver: The person designated by the client or representative. This person may be family, a client who has personal significance to the client but no blood or legal relationship (e.g., significant other), such as a neighbor, friend or other person. The primary caregiver assumes responsibility for care of the client as needed. If the client has no designated primary caregiver the hospice may, according to client program policy, make an effort to designate a primary caregiver.

(34) Prognosis: The amount of time set for the prediction of a probable outcome of a disease.

(35) Representative: An individual who has been authorized under state law to terminate medical care or to elect or revoke the election of hospice care on behalf of a terminally ill client who is mentally or physically incapacitated.

(36) Terminal illness: An illness or injury which is forecast to result in the death of the client, for which treatment directed toward cure is no longer believed appropriate or effective.

(37) Terminally Ill means that the client has a medical prognosis that his or her life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.

(38) Volunteer: An individual who agrees to provide services to a hospice program without monetary compensation.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 9-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 16-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-95; OMAP 34-2000, f. 9-29-00, cert. ef. 10-1-00; DMAP 18-2007, f. 12-5-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; DMAP 36-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11; DMAP 40-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

410-142-0040

Eligibility for the Hospice Services

(1) Hospice services are covered for clients who have:

(a) Been certified as terminally ill in accordance with OAR 410-142-0060, and;

(b) Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Plus or OHP Standard benefit package coverage.

(2) Providers must bill Medicare for hospice services for clients with Medicare Part A coverage. Medicare’s payment is considered payment in full.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 414.065

Hist.: HR 9-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94; HR 16-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-95; OMAP 43-2005, f. 9-2-05, cert. ef. 10-1-05; DMAP 40-2011, f. 12-15-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12

Notes
1.) This online version of the OREGON BULLETIN is provided for convenience of reference and enhanced access. The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions. Use the OAR Revision Cumulative Index found in the Oregon Bulletin to access a numerical list of rulemaking actions after November 15, 2011.