Ohio Admin. Code 5101:6-2-31

Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 2, 2024

Section 5101:6-2-31 - State hearings: notice of denial of prior authorization for medical or dental services

When a request for prior authorization for a medical or dental service is denied, the individual and authorized representative shall be provided prompt written notice of the decision. Copies shall also be sent to the provider and to the local agency.

(A) The notice shall contain:

(1) A clear and understandable statement of the action taken and the reasons for it.

(2) Citations of the applicable regulations.

(3) An explanation of the assistance group's right to and the method of obtaining a state hearing.

(4) A telephone number to call about free legal services.

(B) A notice describing the denial of authorization for medical services or its computer- generated equivalent shall be used.

Ohio Admin. Code 5101:6-2-31

Effective: 3/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/29/2018 and 03/01/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5101.35
Rule Amplifies: 5101.35, 5160.011
Prior Effective Dates: 09/01/1976, 04/01/1980, 10/01/1981, 05/01/1982, 07/01/1982, 04/01/1983, 11/01/1983 (Temp.), 12/01/1983, 01/01/1984, 03/01/1984 (Temp.), 06/01/1984, 10/03/1984 (Emer.), 12/22/1984, 04/01/1986, 04/01/1987, 09/01/1987, 07/01/1988 (Emer.), 09/25/1988, 10/01/1989, 02/01/1990, 04/01/1991, 06/01/1993, 11/01/1994, 06/01/2003, 09/01/2008, 02/28/2014