Md. Code Regs. 10.09.69.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 10.09.69.13 - Preauthorization Requirements

A. Except for initial assessments unless otherwise specified, preauthorization by the Department or its designee is required for all services under Regulation .11 of this chapter.

B. The Department or its designee shall issue preauthorization when the Department:

(1) Determines that services are medically necessary; and

(2) Authorizes the services before the initiation or continuance of the requested service.

C. Authorization of services shall be rescinded by the Department or its designee when:

(1) The participant is admitted to a hospital, residential treatment center, nursing facility, or ICF/IID;

(2) The participant is no longer REM eligible;

(3) The Department determines the care is no longer medically necessary; or

(4) The participant dies.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.69.13

Regulations.13 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 8, 1996 (23:25 Md. R. 1730)
Regulations.13 adopted effective March 10, 1997 (24:5 Md. R. 408)
Regulation .13B amended effective February 9, 1998 (25:3 Md. R. 144)
Regulations.13 adopted effective February 2, 2004 (31:2 Md. R. 84)
Regulation .13B, C amended effective November 6, 2006 (33:22 Md. R. 1732)
Regulation .13C amended effective 40:20 Md. R. 1652, eff.10/14/2013 ; amended and recodified from .12 effective 45:13 Md. R. 665, eff. 7/2/2018