Minnesota Administrative Rules

9505.1706 REIMBURSEMENT.

Subpart 1.

Maximum payment rates.

Payment rates shall be as provided by part 9505.0445, item M.

Subp. 2.

Eligibility for reimbursement; Head Start agency.

A Head Start agency may complete all the screening components under part 9505.1718, subparts 2 to 14 or those components that have not been completed by another provider within the six months before completion of the screening components by the Head Start agency. A Head Start agency that completes the previously incomplete screening components must document on the EPSDT screening form that the other screening components of part 9505.1718, subparts 2 to 14, have been completed by another provider.

The department shall reimburse a Head Start agency for those screening components of part 9505.1718, subparts 2 to 14, that the Head Start agency has provided. The amount of reimbursement must be the same as a Head Start agency's usual and customary cost for each screening component or the maximum fee determined under subpart 1, whichever is lower.

Subp. 3.

Prepaid health plan.

A prepaid health plan is not eligible for a separate payment for screening. The early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment screening must be a service included within the prepaid capitation rate specified in its contract with the department.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 256B.04; 256B.0625

History:

13 SR 1150

Published Electronically:

August 12, 2008