BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.86.4201, 37.86.4202, and 37.86.4205 pertaining to dialysis clinics

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On September 8, 2011, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-558 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1811 of the 2011 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 17.

 

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:  A comment was received from a provider who believes the current payment methodology is too complex and appreciates the continued payment of the Medicare co-insurance and deductible for dialysis clients.  The comment indicates support of the proposed rules.

 

RESPONSE #1:  The department agrees that the current payment system is complex and has strived to streamline the new payment process.  The department will continue to pay for the Medicare co-insurance and deductible.  The department thanks the commenter.

 

/s/ John Koch                                               /s/ Mary E. Dalton acting for                      

Rule Reviewer                                             Anna Whiting Sorrell, Director

                                                                        Public Health and Human Services

 

Certified to the Secretary of State October 17, 2011.