Medi-Cal: complex rehabilitation technology.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes a technical change to Medi-Cal regulations regarding complex rehabilitation technology (CRT). Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Health Care Services from requiring prior authorization for repairs to CRT-powered wheelchairs costing less than $1,250. It also simplifies the authorization process for repairs, removing the need for a prescription or medical necessity documentation if the wheelchair is already approved, and requires suppliers to maintain detailed repair records subject to audit.
Key provisions
- Prohibits prior authorization for CRT wheelchair repairs under $1,250.
- Removes the requirement for a prescription or medical necessity documentation for repairs if the wheelchair is already approved.
- Requires CRT suppliers to document repair details and maintain records.
- Establishes a postpayment audit process for repair records.
- Defines key terms related to complex rehabilitation technology, including ‘complex needs patient’ and ‘complex rehabilitation technology’.
- Requires a qualified health care professional and a qualified rehabilitation technology professional to evaluate patients for CRT.
- Mandates a physical examination by a medical provider before prescribing a power wheelchair.
- Requires suppliers to employ a qualified rehabilitation technology professional at each location.
Who is affected
- Medi-Cal recipients
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