Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9505, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, pt. 9505.0285 - HEALTH CARE PREPAYMENT PLANS OR PREPAID HEALTH PLANS

Subpart 1. Eligible provider.

To be eligible for medical assistance payments, a prepaid health plan must:

A. have a contract with the department; and

B. provide a recipient, either directly or through arrangements with other providers, the health services specified in the contract between the prepaid health plan and the department.

Subp. 2. Limitations on services and prior authorization requirements.

Health services provided by a prepaid health plan according to the contract in subpart 1, item A, must be comparable in scope, quantity, and duration to the requirements of parts 9505.0170 to 9505.0475. However, prior authorization, admission certification, and second surgical opinion requirements do not apply except that a prepaid health plan may impose similar requirements.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9505, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS, pt. 9505.0285

12 SR 624

Statutory Authority: MS s 256B.04