PURPOSE: This rule establishes the basis for administering the podiatric service, including the designation of professional persons who may perform the examination and the fees paid for the necessary services.

1. (1) Persons Eligible for Podiatric Services. Any person who is eligible for Title XIX benefits from the Division of Family Services and who is found to be in need of podiatric services in accordance with the procedures described in this rule.
2. (2) Payment will be made for services by podiatrists who have an agreement with the Division of Family Services to the extent that those services are covered under the guidelines established by the Division of Family Services.
3. (3) Payments will be on a fee basis and fees will be established by the Division of Family Services which shall not exceed Title XVIII reimbursement levels. Payment will be on a vendor payment basis.

AUTHORITY: section 207.020, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 40- 81.130. Original rule filed Dec. 1, 1978, effective March 11, 1979. Emergency amendment filed May 18, 1979, effective July 1, 1979, expired Sept. 13, 1979. Amended: Filed May 18, 1979, effective Sept. 14, 1979. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 5, 1991, effective Feb. 15, 1991, expired Feb. 24, 1991. Emergency amendment Feb. 14, 1991, effective Feb. 24, 1991, expired June 14, 1991. *Original authority: 207.020, RSMo 1987.