Dissemination of Scope of Coverage

Dissemination of Scope of Coverage. Before reviewing new institutional health services or other proposals not previously within the scope of the Certificate of Need Program, the Department shall make available a description of the scope of coverage of the Certificate of Need Program in accordance with applicable law. The Department shall publish such information on its official website and may disseminate such information through additional methods authorized by applicable law. Whenever the scope of coverage is revised, the Department shall publish a revised description on its official website and may disseminate the revised description through additional methods authorized by applicable law. The Department may publish guidance, notices, policy statements, frequently asked questions, and other informational materials concerning the scope of CON review. Such materials shall not supersede applicable law, this Manual, or the State Health Plan.