218-RICR-20-00-4. Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (version Periodic Refile, 01/02/2002 to 01/30/2002)

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Code of Rhode Island Rules DIVISION OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY, FINANCING AND PURCHASING GENERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Section 0699 GPA MEDICAL COVERAGE GPA PROVIDER REFERENCE MANUAL (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 2002) General Public Assistance Provider Reference Manual: Preamble – 0699.001. The RI General Public Assistance Program (GPA) established the GPA Provider Reference Manual (PRM) to centralize information health coverage and payment policies and procedures for providers participating . The PRM was last published in 1996 and has been updated on an as needed basis, through amendments and supplements, at regular intervals since then. Duty to Comply – 0699.002. All current and prospective GPA providers are bound to follow the applicable policies and procedures governing participation, covered services and payment set forth in the GPA Provider Reference Manual (1996). Maintenance and Distribution – 0699.003. The Department of Human Services (DHS), or contractual agents acting on DHS’s behalf, are responsible for distributing and maintaining the GPA Provider Reference Manual and ensuring that participating providers receive timely notice of changes in policies or procedures necessitated by State laws and regulations. Access and Availability – 0699.004. Copies of the Provider Reference Manuals may be obtained, upon request, by contacting DHS’s fiscal agent by telephone (401-784-3829) or the Center for Adult Health in writing (600 New London Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02920). On-site inspection and review of the PRMs is available, by appointment, at the DHS Office of Policy Analysis, Research and Development, Louis Pasteur Building -- #57, John O. Pastore Complex, Cranston, RI 02920. Call 401-462-2018 to make an appointment during business hours from 8:30am -- 4:00pm.