Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
In non-emergency situations, an eligible recipient can
request reimbursement from the client medical transportation (CMT) fund through
their local county ISD office for money they spend on transportation, meals and
lodging. For reimbursement from the CMT fund, an eligible recipient must apply
for reimbursement within 30-calendar days after the appointment.
A.
Information requirements: The
following information must be furnished to the ISD CMT fund custodian within
30-calendar days of the provider visit to receive reimbursement:
(1) submit a letter on the provider's
stationary which indicates that the eligible recipient kept the appointment(s)
for which the CMT fund reimbursement is requested; for medical services,
written receipts confirming the dates of service must be given to the eligible
recipient for submission to the local county ISD office;
(2) proper referral with original signatures
and documentation stating that the services are not available within the
community from the designated MAD medical management provider or MAD primary
care provider, when a referral is necessary;
(3) verification of current eligibility for a
MAD service for the month the appointment and travel are made;
(4) certification that free alternative
transportation services are not available and that the recipient is not
enrolled in a managed care organization;
(5) verification of mileage; and
(6) documentation justifying a medical
attendant.
B.
Fund
advances in emergency situations: Money from the CMT fund
is advanced for travel only if an emergency exists. "Emergency" is defined in
this instance as a non-routine, unforeseen accident, injury or acute illness
demanding immediate action and for which transportation arrangements could not
be made five calendar days in advance of the visit to the provider. Advance
funds must be requested and disbursed prior to the medical appointment.
(1) The ISD CMT fund custodian or a MAD
fee-for-service coordinated service contractor or the appropriate utilization
contractor verifies that the recipient is eligible for a MAD service and has a
medical appointment prior to advancing money from the CMT fund and that the
recipient is not enrolled in a managed care organization.
(2) Written referral for out of community
service must be received by the CMT fund custodian or a MAD fee-for-service
coordinated service contractor or the appropriate utilization contractor no
later than 30-calendar days from the date of the medical appointment for which
the advance funds were requested. If an eligible recipient fails to provide
supporting documentation, recoupment proceedings are initiated. See Section
OIG-900, Restitutions.
