BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES AND INSURANCE

OFFICE OF THE MONTANA STATE AUDITOR

 

In the matter of the repeal of ARM 6.6.4901, 6.6.4902, 6.6.4903, 6.6.4905, 6.6.4906, 6.6.4907, 6.6.4908, and 6.6.4909 regarding patient-centered medical homes

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED REPEAL   NO PUBLIC HEARING CONTEMPLATED

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Office of the Montana State Auditor (CSI), proposes to repeal the above-stated rules.

 

2. The CSI will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the CSI no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2017, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Ramona Bidon, CSI, 840 Helena Avenue, Helena, Montana, 59601; telephone (406) 444-2726; TDD (406) 444-3246; fax (406) 444-3499; or e-mail [email protected].

 

3. The department proposes to repeal the following rules:

 

6.6.4901  PURPOSE on page 6-1095 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4902  PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME QUALIFICATION on page 6-1095 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4903  NATIONAL ACCREDITATION on page 6-1096 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4905  ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOMES STAKEHOLDER COUNCIL on page 6-1096 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4906  TIMELINES FOR REQUIRED REPORTING on page 6-1097 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4907  PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME REPORTING—SPECIFIC QUALITY MEASURES REQUIRED on page 6-1097 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4908  STANDARDS FOR PAYMENT METHODS on page 6-1098 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

6.6.4909 MEASURES RELATED TO COST AND MEDICAL USAGE–UTILIZATION MEASURES on page 6-1099 of the Administrative Rules of Montana.

 

            AUTH: 33-40-104, MCA

            IMP: 33-40-104, 33-40-105, MCA

 

REASON: The CSI proposes to repeal these rules effective December 31, 2017, because the implementing legislation in Title 33, chapter 40, MCA, terminates on December 31, 2017. Therefore, the rules will no longer be effective after that date. 

 

            4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: Michael A. Kakuk, Attorney, Office of the Montana State Auditor, 840 Helena Ave., Helena, Montana, 59601; telephone (406) 444-0385; fax (406) 444-3497; or e-mail [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 30, 2017.

 

5. If persons who are directly affected by the proposed action wish to express their data, views, or arguments orally or in writing at a public hearing, they must make written request for a hearing and submit this request along with any written comments to Michael A. Kakuk at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m., October 30, 2017.

 

6. If the agency receives requests for a public hearing on the proposed action from either 10 percent or 25, whichever is less, of the persons directly affected by the proposed action; from the appropriate administrative rule review committee of the Legislature; from a governmental subdivision or agency; or from an association having not less than 25 members who will be directly affected, a hearing will be held at a later date. Notice of the hearing will be published in the Montana Administrative Register.  Ten percent of those directly affected has been determined to be 8 persons based on the number of medical clinics and payors participating in the patient-centered medical home program.

 

7. The CSI maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this agency. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list may sign up by clicking on the blue button on the CSI’s website at: http://csimt.gov/laws-rules/ and may specify the subject matter they are interested in. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Request may also be sent to the CSI in writing. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact information in 2 above, or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the CSI.

 

8. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.

 

9. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined that the repeal of the above-referenced rules will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

 

            /s/ Michael A. Kakuk                                   /s/ Kris Hansen                               

            Michael A. Kakuk                                         Kris Hansen

            Rule Reviewer                                             Chief Legal Counsel

           

Certified to the Secretary of State September 11, 2017.