§ 12-8-6.5-8 — Written memorandum of understanding; division of disability and rehabilitative services

Indiana § 12-8-6.5-8

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 8: ADMINISTERING FAMILY AND SOCIAL
• Ch. 6.5: Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

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The office and the division of disability and
rehabilitative services shall develop a written memorandum of
understanding that provides the following:
(1) Program responsibilities for the provision of care and
treatment for individuals with a developmental disability and long
term care recipients.
(2) Responsibilities to educate and inform vendors of the proper
billing procedures.
(3) Responsibilities in administering the state plan.
(4) Responsibilities for Medicaid fiscal and quality accountability
and audits for developmental disability and long term care
services.
(5) That the division shall recommend options and services to be
reimbursed under the state plan.
(6) That the office and the division agree that, within the limits of
42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., individuals with a developmental
disability and long term care recipients cannot be excluded from
services on the basis of diagnosis unless these services are
otherwise provided and reimbursed under the state plan.
(7) That the office shall seek review and comment from the
division before the adoption of rules or standards that may affect
the service, programs, or providers of medical assistance services
for individuals with a developmental disability and long term care
recipients.
(8) That the division shall develop rate setting policies for
medical assistance services for individuals with a developmental
disability and long term care recipients.
(9) That the office, with the assistance of the division, shall apply
for waivers from the United States Department of Health and
Human Services to fund community and home based long term
care services as alternatives to institutionalization.
(10) Policies to facilitate communication between the office and
the division.
(11) Any additional provisions that enhance communication
between the office and the division or facilitate more efficient or
effective delivery of developmental disability or long term care
services.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.18.