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HI HB344
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to submit eligible claims for inmate medical services to Medicaid for payment reimbursement.
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Allows the department to adopt rules under chapter 91 for submitting claims to Medicaid or other federal cost-sharing programs available for inmate medical services.
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Authorizes implementation of automated technology systems for billing, payment processing, claims resolution, and recovery of overpayments for inmate health care.
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Requires post-payment review procedures to ensure diagnosis and procedure codes are accurate and supported by physician documentation and medical records.
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Becomes effective upon approval.
Legislative Description
Corrections; Inmate Medical Services; Medicaid
Last Action
Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
12/18/2013