Section 405IAC2-3.2-1. Definitions  


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  •    The following definitions apply throughout this rule:

    (1) "Ambulatory prenatal care services" means outpatient services related to pregnancy, including prenatal services and services related to other conditions that may complicate the pregnancy.

    (2) "Division" means:

    (A) the division of family resources of the Indiana family and social services administration;

    (B) a county office of the division; or

    (C) an office that is operated by a contractor of the division to accept Medicaid applications.

    (3) "Office" means the office of Medicaid policy and planning in the Indiana family and social services administration or its designee.

    (4) "Qualified provider" means a provider who:

    (A) is enrolled in the Indiana Medicaid program;

    (B) maintains a valid agreement, as prescribed by the office, to make determinations regarding presumptive eligibility; and

    (C) meets all other requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. 1396r-1(b)(2).

    (5) "Verifiable pregnancy" means a pregnancy that has been verified by a medical provider, such as a positive pregnancy test performed by a licensed practitioner or a staff person employed by a qualified provider. Results of self-administered, over-the-counter testing devices, such as home pregnancy tests, cannot be used to verify a pregnancy for purposes of this rule.

    (Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 2-3.2-1; filed Mar 19, 2010, 11:15 a.m.: 20100414-IR-405090262FRA; readopted filed Oct 28, 2013, 3:18 p.m.: 20131127-IR-405130241RFA)