Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.09.210

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.09.210 - CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT
01.Participant Eligibility. The Department will reimburse providers for medical care and services, regardless of the current eligibility status of the medical assistance participant in the month of payment, provided a complete and properly submitted claim for payment has been received and each of the following conditions are met:
a. The participant was found eligible for medical assistance for the month, day, and year during which the medical care and services were rendered;
b. The participant received such medical care and services no earlier than the third month before the month in which application was made on such participant's behalf;
c. The provider verified the participant's eligibility on the date the service was rendered and can provide proof of the eligibility verification; and
d. Not more than twelve (12) months have elapsed since the month of the latest participant services for which such payment is being made. Medicare cross-over claims are excluded from the twelve (12) month submittal limitation.
02.Time Limits. The time limit set forth in Subsection 210.01.d. of this rule does not apply with respect to retroactive eligibility adjustment. When participant eligibility is determined retroactively, the Department will reimburse providers for services within the period of retroactive eligibility if a claim for those services is submitted within twelve (12) months of the date of the participant's eligibility determination.
03.Acceptance of State Payment. By participating in the Medical Assistance Program, providers agree to accept, as payment in full, the amounts paid by the Department for services to Medicaid participants. Providers also agree to provide all materials and services without unlawfully discriminating on the grounds of race, age, sex, creed, color, national origin, or physical or intellectual disability.
04.Payment in Full. If a provider accepts Medicaid payment for a covered service, the Medicaid payment must be accepted as full payment for that service, and the participant cannot be billed for the difference between the billed amount and the Medicaid allowed amount.
05.Medical Care Provided Outside the State of Idaho. Out-of-state medical care is subject to the same utilization review and other Medicaid coverage requirements and restrictions as medical care received within the state of Idaho.
06.Ordering, Prescribing, and Referring Providers. Any service or supply ordered, prescribed, or referred by a physician or other qualified professional who is not an enrolled Medicaid provider will not be reimbursed by the Department.
07.Referral From Participant's Assigned Primary Care Provider. Medicaid services may require a referral from the participant's assigned primary care provider. Services requiring a referral are listed in the Idaho Medicaid Provider Handbook. Services provided without a referral, when one is required, are not covered and are subject to sanctions, recoupment, or both. The Department may change the services that require a referral after appropriate notification of Medicaid-eligible individuals and providers as specified in Section 563 of these rules.
08.Follow-up Communication with Assigned Primary Care Provider. Medicaid services may require timely follow-up communication with the participant's assigned primary care provider. Services requiring post-service communication with the primary care provider and time frames for that communication are listed in the Idaho Medicaid Provider Handbook. Services provided without timely communication of care outcomes, when communication is required, are not covered and are subject to sanctions, recoupment, or both. The Department may change the services that require communication of care outcomes after appropriate notification of Medicaid-eligible individuals and providers as specified in Section 563 of these rules.
09.Virtual Care. Services delivered via virtual care under Title 54, Chapter 57, Idaho Code, must be identified as such under billing requirements published in the Idaho Medicaid Provider Handbook. Virtual care services billed without being identified as such are not covered. Virtual care services may be reimbursed within limitations defined by the Department in the Idaho Medicaid Provider Handbook. Fee-for-service reimbursement is not available for asynchronous services except remote monitoring.
10.Services Subject to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). Services requiring EVV compliance are subject to quality review. Services billed without the minimum essential EVV elements, under Section 1903(l)(2) of the Social Security Act, may be denied, delayed, or subject to sanctions or recoupment, or both, under IDAPA 16.05.07, "The Investigation and Enforcement of Fraud, Abuse, and Misconduct."

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.09.210

Effective July 1, 2024