048-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-4 - Volunteer Health Services, Application of Claims Act, Requirements

(a) For purposes of the Volunteer Health Services Program (the program), a health care provider, in order to be considered a public employee, or a medical facility, in order to be considered a medical facility of the state, shall enter into a fully executed volunteer health services contract with the Department, on a form approved by the Wyoming Attorney General, before providing volunteer health care covered by the program. The contract shall be in substantial compliance with the provisions of Wyoming Statute § 35-31-102(b) through (e).

(b) Before treating a patient who will be covered under a contract pursuant to the program, the treating health care provider or facility shall obtain the signature of the patient or the patient's representative on a disclosure form that meets the requirements of Wyoming Statute § 35-31-103, is approved by the Department, and attests that the patient meets the qualifications of Wyoming Statute § 35-31-101(a)(iv).

(c) The Department, health care provider, or medical facility may terminate the contract upon written notice of its intent to terminate at least five (5) business days before the contract termination date, unless the Department determines that immediate termination is necessary to protect the safety of patients. A contract with a provider shall be deemed terminated immediately upon suspension or revocation of the provider's authority to practice pursuant to the applicable chapter of Title 33 of the Wyoming Statutes. A contract with a medical facility shall be deemed terminated immediately upon suspension or revocation of the facility's license pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 35-2-905.

048-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4

Adopted, Eff. 2/20/2019.