Admin. R. Mont. 37.86.2235
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services (Epsdt), Orientation and Mobility Specialist Services
Effective Jul 1, 2013Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-113, MCA; Implementing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-111, MCAState of Montana
(1) Orientation and Mobility Specialist Services are those services provided by an individual with:
- (a) a certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP); or
- (b) a National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) offered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB) to Medicaid clients with a diagnosis of a visual impairment.
- (2) Orientation and Mobility Specialist Services are medically necessary services provided to Medicaid clients whose blindness and visual impairment cause them to need vision-assisted services.
Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-113, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-111, MCA
History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 1111, Eff. 7/1/13.