Section 17-1737-77 - Speech, hearing and language disorders(a) Services for individuals with speech, hearing, and language disorders means diagnostic, screening, preventive, or corrective services provided by, or under the direction of, a speech pathologist or audiologist, to whom a patient is referred by a physician. Necessary supplies and equipment shall be included.(b) A physician may prescribe services for patients with speech, hearing, or language disorders who are expected to improve in a reasonable period of time with therapy.(c) All recommended speech, hearing, and language evaluations shall require prior authorization by the department's medical consultants according to the following procedures: (1) For evaluation, information indicating diagnosis, age, and duration of the clinical condition; and(2) For therapy, information indicating: (A) The evaluation and results of standardized objective tests; and(B) A plan of therapy with goals and time frames.(d) If a reasonable doubt exists that an individual requires therapy or continuation of therapy, a board of experienced therapists may be asked to review the medical consultants' findings and make recommendations to the department's medical consultants.Haw. Code R. § 17-1737-77
[Eff 08/01/94] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §§440.110, 440.230 )