Responsibilities Of The Department

(1) Designate individuals to serve as mandatory pre-screening agents. (2) Designate service area of mandatory pre-screening agents. (3) Provide training program required for designation of mandatory pre-screening agents. (4) Notify the Claims Commission of designated mandatory pre-screening agents. (5) Maintain and publish an accurate and current list of designated mandatory pre-screening agents per service area and notify the Claims Commission of any changes in MPA status. (6) Maintain a list of private hospitals or treatment resources that have notified the Commissioner of acceptance of Mandatory Pre-screening Agent authority.