BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.86.2925 and 37.86.2928 pertaining to Medicaid inpatient hospital services

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On October 17, 2013, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-650 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1794 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 19.

 

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 comment was received stating support for the department’s proposal to distribute federal Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funds to eligible hospitals within federal payment limitations.

 

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

 

           4. These rule amendments are effective January 1, 2014.

 

 

 

/s/ John C. Koch                                          /s/ Richard H. Opper                                   

John C. Koch                                               Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                               Public Health and Human Services

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State December 2, 2013.