By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at https://secure.vermont.gov/SOS/rules/ . The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible.
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (802-828-2231).
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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology Service.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P031
AGENCY: Agency of Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the criteria for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. It amends Medicaid covered services rule 7317 titled “Rehabilitative Therapy Services”. This rule is being amended and adopted as Health Care Administrative Rule 4.219 titled “Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology Services”. Amendments include, updating service limits from 30 to 60 visits per calendar year for adults, and removing service limits for Medicaid members under the age of 21. Additional changes include clarifying terms that were not previously defined, clarifying conditions for coverage, and specifying services that are not covered.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner, Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9300 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-mail: Ashley.Berliner@vermont.gov URL: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar.
FOR COPIES: Susan Coburn, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9412 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-mail: susan.coburn@vermont.gov.
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Home Health Services.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 26P032
AGENCY: Agency of Human Services
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule sets forth the criteria for coverage of home health services under Vermont’s Medicaid program. It amends Health Care Administrative Rule 4.231 titled “Home Health Services”. Amendments include removing the requirement for prior authorization and allowing coverage when medically necessary.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner, Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9300 Fax: 802-241-0450 E-mail: Ashley.Berliner@vermont.gov URL: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar.
FOR COPIES: Susan Coburn, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9412 Fax: 802-241-0450
E-mail: susan.coburn@vermont.gov.