Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R414 - Integrated Healthcare
Rule R414-29 - Client Review and Restriction Policy
Section R414-29-5 - Selection of Assigned PCP and Assigned Pharmacy
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The Department shall approve an assigned PCP and assigned pharmacy for the member when the member is placed in the Restriction Program. When making this assignment, the Department may consider the member's utilization history, geographic location, medical needs, transportation needs, and the quality of services available.
(2) Within 30 days of notification of placement in the Restriction Program, the restricted member may select an assigned PCP and an assigned pharmacy. The restricted member's selection of an assigned PCP and assigned pharmacy are subject to the approval of the Department.
(3) Only the Department may approve of any change in a assigned PCP or an assigned pharmacy.
(4) The assigned PCP and assigned pharmacy shall remain as the assigned PCP and assigned Pharmacy for the duration of the member's enrollment in the Restriction Program with the following exceptions:
(5) The Department may require a change of assigned PCP, assigned pharmacy, assigned providers, or assigned prescribers whenever it determines the restricted member is not receiving appropriate care.
(6) Requests from a restricted member to change an assigned PCP or assigned pharmacy may be verbal or be in writing.