BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.86.101, 37.86.105, and 37.86.202 pertaining to the extension of enhanced reimbursement for primary providers

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On December 24, 2014, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-703 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 3041 of the 2014 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 24.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: One commenter expressed support for the proposed amendment to extend the time period for enhanced payment of primary care practitioners for primary care services.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department thanks the commenter for their support of the proposed amendment.

 

            4. The department intends to apply these rules retroactively to January 1, 2015. A retroactive application of the proposed rules does not result in a negative impact to any affected party.

 

 

/s/ Susan Callaghan                                               /s/ Richard H. Opper                                   

Susan Callaghan, Attorney                                     Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                                      Public Health and Human Services

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State February 2, 2015.