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 1-16 to modify the Medicaid reimbursement rule for covered hospice services by adding a service intensity add-on (SIA) to routine home care for the last seven days of a member's life and establishing two payment levels for routine home care. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-1-10; IC 12-15-21-2; IC 12-15-40.

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

Derris Harrison

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) 234-6073

derris.harrison@fssa.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 4-4-35-8 is:

Erik Scheub

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-5679

ombudsman@osbe.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(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: 20151223-IR-405150449NIA

Composed: May 02,2024 6:36:01AM EDT

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