Notices for Week of: January 7, 2010
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Health Insurance Claims Administration Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P054
AGENCY: Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule will establish a process for the creation of Uniform standards for Web based prior authorization and Mid Level Provider Billing.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Health insurers, health care facilities and providers, and all individuals who receive care in the health care system. The State of Vermont will be affected for all State run or funded health plans.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The economic impact of this rule is minimal. As standards are developed and implemented initial compliance with the standards may have associated costs. Initially there will be some start up expenses, which have been taken into consideration when drafting this Rule. The estimated savings for web based prior approvals is $.75 per approval.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: January 25, 2010, 9:00 am in the Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration 3rd Floor Conference Room at 89 Main St. Montpelier.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: February 1, 2010
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Martini, BISHCA 89 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05602 802-828-1046.
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Rule Changes to Medicaid, VHAP, Premium Assistance, and Pharmacy Programs
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P051
AGENCY: Dept. for Children and Families (DCF)
HEARING RESCHEDULED:
January 25, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the DCF Commissioner's Conference Room in 5 North at
the State Office Complex 103 South Main St. Waterbury VT.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: February 1, 2010
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
For copies of the rule:
http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/rules or contact Afsar
Sultana, (802)241-3525; afsar.sultana@ahs.state.vt.us.
For other questions about the rule: Stephen B. Sease, Esq., Health Care Policy Analyst (802)241-2933; steve.sease@ahs.state.vt.us; DCF, 103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-1201 Fax: (802)241-2235.
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Prohibition / Restriction of Bidding on Future State Construction Projects
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P052
AGENCY: Agency of Administration & Agency of Transportation
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jeff W. Lively, BGS Counsel, 2 Governor Aiken Ave., Montpelier, VT 05633-5801
Regulation of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)
Vermont Proposed Rule: 09P053
AGENCY: Vermont Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Board
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Emily Blistein, SANE Program Administrator PO Box 405 Montpelier, VT 05601 (802)223-1302 karents@vtnetwork.org.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
This page was last updated on: 2010-01-07.
