32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.4

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 32-1-16.4 - REQUESTING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE LIST OF COVERED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/ADAPTIVE AIDS

The Counselor must submit a request to the District Manager for approval of an adaptive aid or medical equipment that is not on the current list. The Counselor must forward the request to the District Manager. The District Manager will staff the case with the Registered Nurse and Program Director based on:

* How the request is related to the consumer's disability, and

* If the Medical equipment is:

* Medically necessary

* Cost effective and

* Necessary to prevent institutionalization

Federal Regulations and State Purchasing laws require a Fee Schedule be established for all purchases. However, some items do not have a fee listed in the fee schedule and must be manually priced.

32 Miss. Code. R. 1-16.4