BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.86.1103 pertaining to the addition of definitions to the outpatient drugs, fraud, waste, and abuse rules

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On October 23, 2014, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-696 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 2576 of the 2014 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 20.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rule 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 commenter affirmatively said that adding a definition of "Drug Not Covered" and a description of "Case Management" to ARM 37.86.1103 could serve to strengthen the program.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department appreciates the comment submitted.

 

            4. This rule amendment is effective January 1, 2015.

 

 

 

/s/ Cary B. Lund                                           /s/ Richard H. Opper                                   

Cary B. Lund, Attorney                                 Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                             Public Health and Human Services

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State December 15, 2014.