TITLE 405 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 405 IAC 5-2-28 to align the definition of Medicaid telemedicine services to that of "telemedicine" in IC 25-1-9.5-6. Amends 405 IAC 5-38-2, 405 IAC 5-38-3, and 405 IAC 5-38-4 to make definitions and terminology changes consistent with IC 25-1-9.5. Removes the 20 mile restriction between patient and provider in accordance with House Bill 1337 (2017), and revises the permissible telemedicine provider and service types. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-1-10; IC 12-15-5-11.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Michael Cook

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W374

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-7050

michael.cook@fssa.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20180117-IR-405180060NIA

Composed: May 04,2024 12:42:54PM EDT

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