Rule 23-209-1.42 - Transfer BoardA. Medicaid defines a transfer board as a wooden or plastic device used to transfer individuals from one (1) surface to another. It may be used by caregivers to assist with bed mobility of a dependent patient.B. Medicaid covers transfer boards for all beneficiaries when prior authorized by the Utilization Management and Quality Improvement Organization (UM/QIO), the Division of Medicaid or designated entity, for rental up to purchase amount, or purchase when indicated when ordered by a physician and one (1) of the following criteria is met: 1. The patient has decreased to absent lower extremity function and the board can be used by the patient or caregivers for successful transfer. 2. The patient is obese and unable to transfer without lifting.3. It is required by the caregiver to assist with the bed mobility of the patient.4. The caregiver is unable to lift the patient for transfer.23 Miss. Code. R. 209-1.42
42U.S.C. § 1395m; Miss. Code Ann. §§ 43-13-117(17), 43-13-121.