E Time Limits for Processing of Prior Approval Requests

Section 140 TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES SUBCHAPTER d: MEDICAL PROGRAMS PART 140 MEDICAL PAYMENT SECTION 140.TABLE E TIME LIMITS FOR PROCESSING OF PRIOR APPROVAL REQUESTS Section 140.TABLE E   Time Limits for Processing of Prior Approval Requests ITEM/SERVICE NUMBER OF DAYS 1.     Routine transportation within Illinois or to facilities normally utilized by Illinois residents 10 2      Supplies/sickroom needs costing less than $100 21 3.     Standard wheel chairs 21 4.     Standard hospital beds 21 5.     Specialty-equipped hospital beds 21 6.     Custom wheel chairs 30 7.     Respiratory equipment 30 8.     Other durable equipment 30 9.     Braces, artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices 21 10.   Custom-built shoes and shoes to which a brace or other corrective device is attached. 30 11.   Hearing aids 30 12.   In-patient hospital physical rehabilitation services 30 13.   Supplies/sickroom needs over $100 30 14.   Transportation to remote facilities outside Illinois and extra-ordinary modes of transportation 21 15.   Physical therapy 30 16.   Speech therapy 30 17.   Occupational therapy 30 18.   Home Health Agency 21 19.   Intermittent services in the home by a registered nurse 21 20.   Private duty registered nurse service in a hospital 10 21.   Dental Services 30 22.   Dental Services for GA/AMI/Refugee Programs 30 23.   Eye Care Services 30 24.   Chiropractic Services 30 25.   Podiatric Services 30 26.   All other items or services requiring prior approval. 30