Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-69-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This rule establishes the procedures and the process for providing financial assistance to medically and financially eligible patients for certain diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer, cervical cancer or precancerous cervical lesions. Funds appropriated by the Legislature, any funds allocated by the federal government, and any other sums designated for deposit in the fund from any other public or private source for medical assistance are to be distributed from the breast and cervical cancer diagnostic and treatment fund established by the State Legislature. In selecting services to be covered, the advisory committee has attempted to maximize the coverage of early diagnostic and treatments procedures in order to maximize the efficient use of funds. The advisory committee believes that in many instances if more extensive procedures are needed in later stages of diagnosis and treatment, patients are likely to qualify for coverage under Medicaid.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code '16-33-8.1.3. Filing Date. -- April 3, 1998.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 4, 1998.1.5. Applicability. -- This rule applies to providers of, applicants for, and recipients of breast and cervical cancer diagnostic and treatment services.1.6. Enforcement. -- This rule is administered by the office of maternal and child health within the bureau of public health[1] of the department of health and human resources.