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 1-4.2-1 to update the term Medicaid recipient to read Medicaid member. Amends 405 IAC 1-4.2-2 to remove definitions of terms relating to the completion of home health agency (HHA) cost reports. Amends 405 IAC 1-4.2-3 to remove the requirement that HHA services be provided in the home. Amends 405 IAC 1-4.2-4 to describe how HHA providers are to be paid for a HHA visit and remove references to the methodology of using HHA cost reports to establish reimbursement rates. Amends 405 IAC 1-4.2-5 to remove the requirement for rates to be adjusted annually and establish that rates will be reviewed annually and adjusted as necessary. Amends 405 IAC 1-4.2-6 to remove cost reporting requirements for telehealth services. Repeals 405 IAC 1-4.2-3.1. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-1-10; IC 12-15-21-1; IC 12-15-21-2; IC 12-15-21-3.

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

Chris Fletcher

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) 234-4753

chris.fletcher@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: 20180620-IR-405180269NIA

Composed: Apr 28,2024 11:50:47PM EDT

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