HF 2077 (LSB 5269YH (5) 83)

HOUSE FILE 2077

BY  SCHULTE

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to submission of reimbursable claims under the Medicaid program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  MEDICAID SERVICES —— SUBMISSION OF REIMBURSABLE CLAIMS.  The department of human services shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to allow for reimbursement under the medical assistance program for claims initially submitted by a participating provider beyond one year after the date of service for a covered service, consistent with federal Medicare regulations regarding submission of claims.
EXPLANATION
   This bill directs the department of human services to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to allow for reimbursement under the Medicaid program for claims initially submitted by a participating provider beyond one year after the date of service for a covered service, consistent with federal Medicare regulations regarding submission of claims.