Authority: IC 12-8-6.5-5; IC 12-15

Affected: IC 12-13-7-2

Sec. 2. (a) The purpose of this rule is to establish a reimbursement methodology for services provided by freestanding birthing centers covered by Medicaid.

(b) A provider's continued participation in Medicaid and the receipt of payment for services are contingent on the provider's:

1. (1) maintaining state licensure of the birthing center; and

2. (2) conforming with:

   1. (A) the provider agreement entered into by the provider and the office; and
   2. (B) this rule.

(Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services; 405 IAC 5-16.5-2; filed Nov 19, 2013, 2:11 p.m.: 20131218-IR-405120004FRA; filed Aug 1, 2016, 3:44 p.m.: 20160831-IR-405150418FRA; readopted filed Jul 28, 2022, 2:21 p.m.: 20220824-IR-405220205RFA; readopted filed May 30, 2023, 11:54 a.m.: 20230628-IR-405230292RFA)