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.

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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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Supervised Billing.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P016

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services

CONCISE SUMMARY: This Health Care Administrative rule sets forth the criteria for Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of mental health services provided under supervised billing in Vermont. The amendment of this rule updates the language to remove non-eligible provider types, updates the supervised billing structure, aligns the program with best practice, and clarifies policy and program requirements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ashley Berliner, Agency of Human Services, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-578-9305 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: ahs.medicaidpolicy@vermont.gov. URL: https://humanservices.vermont.gov/rules-policies/health-care-rules/health-care-administrative-rules-hcar.

FOR COPIES: Grace Johnson, Agency of Human Services 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1000 Tel: 802-760-8128 Fax: 802-241-0450 Email: grace.e.johnson@vermont.gov.