ARC 1921C

ARC 1921C

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT[441]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 249A.4, the Department of Human Services proposes to amend Chapter 79, "Other Policies Relating to Providers of Medical and Remedial Care," Chapter 85, "Services in Psychiatric Institutions," and Chapter 88, "Managed Health Care Providers," Iowa Administrative Code.

These amendments change the reimbursement methodology for non-state-owned psychiatric medical institutions for children (PMICs). On and after July 1, 2014, non-state-owned PMICs shall be reimbursed according to the Iowa Plan for Behavioral Health contractor's provider-specific per diem rate without reconciliation.

The reimbursement methodology is not changing for state-owned PMICs. The basis of payment for state-owned providers of inpatient psychiatric services for individuals under 21 years of age is 100 percent of the actual and allowable cost. The actual and allowable cost is based on the cost report information the facility submits to the Department on Form 470-0664, Financial and Statistical Report.

These amendments also add a reference to Chapter 85 within Chapter 88 in order to include PMIC services under the Iowa Plan for Behavioral Health contract requirements.

Any interested person may make written comments on the proposed amendments on or before April 7, 2015. Comments should be directed to Harry Rossander, Bureau of Policy Coordination, Department of Human Services, Hoover State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114. Comments may be sent by fax to (515)281-4980 or by e-mail to policyanalysis@dhs.state.ia.us.

These amendments do not provide for waivers in specified situations because requests for the waiver of any rule may be submitted under the Department's general rule on exceptions at 441—1.8(17A,217).

After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 249A.4.

The following amendments are proposed.

Item 1. Amend subrule 79.1(2), provider category "Psychiatric medical institutions for children," as follows:

Item 2. Amend rule 441—85.25(249A) as follows:

441—85.25(249A) Reimbursement to psychiatric medical institutions for children.

85.25(1) Computation of inpatient rate for non-state-owned facilities prior to July 1, 2014, and for state-owned facilities. Facilities For services rendered by non-state-owned facilities on or before June 30, 2014, or by state-owned facilities, facilities are paid at a per diem rate based on the facility's actual and allowable cost for the service not to exceed the upper limit as provided in 441—subrule 79.1(2).

a. to c. No change.

85.25(2) Inpatient reimbursement for non-state-owned facilities effective July 1, 2014. Services rendered by non-state-owned facilities on or after July 1, 2014, shall be reimbursed according to the Iowa Plan for Behavioral Health contractor's negotiated, provider-specific per diem rate.

85.25(2) 85.25(3) Reserve bed payments.

a. to c. No change.

85.25(3) 85.25(4) Day treatment rates. Outpatient day treatment services are paid on a fixed fee basis.

Item 3. Amend subrule 88.62(1) as follows:

88.62(1) Contract. The department may enter into a contract for the provision of mental health and substance abuse services specified in 441—Chapter 78, and Chapter 85, Division II, or any portion thereof, with a prepaid health plan.

a. and b. No change.