1103 Fee-For-Service

 

 

 

Revised 04/26/2022

 

Policy

Services are provided on a fee-for-service basis in the following situations:

 

Service Package

When the customer...

AHCCCS Medical Services

·        Is eligible to have medical bills paid during the three months prior to application (Prior Quarter)

·        Is eligible for Federal Emergency Services (FES);

·        Enrolls with American Indian Health Program (AIHP);

·        Is eligible for Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE);

·        Has less than 30 days of prospective eligibility; or

·        Is eligible only for a retroactive period of eligibility.

ALTCS Services

·        The customer is eligible for ALTCS services only during the prior period.

Example:

The customer dies before ALTCS is approved but is eligible for ALTCS services in the prior period.  ALTCS services are paid on a fee-for-service basis.

·        The customer is enrolled with a tribal contractor, or there is no tribal or EPD program contractor serving the customer’s geographical service area.

·        The Assistant Director of the Division of Member Services approves (on a case-by-case basis) fee-for-service payment for long term care services during the prior period for a customer who:

o       Was enrolled with an AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan when ALTCS was approved; and

o       The AHCCCS Complete Care (ACC) plan’s responsibility for paying for nursing facility services for a 90-day period per contract year ended prior to the date the ALTCS approval was processed.

 

Definitions

 

Term

Definition

AHCCCS American Indian Health Program (AIHP)

AIHP is responsible for paying fee-for-service claims submitted for Native Americans who have chosen not to enroll in an acute capitated health plan. If the Native American customer does not choose a plan and lives within the bounds of the tribal nation, the customer will be automatically enrolled in AIHP.

Federal Emergency Services (FES)

Emergency services provided to immigrants who are eligible for Medicaid except for their immigration status

Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE)

Temporary coverage for people who are likely to qualify for AHCCCS Medical Assistance.  See MA417 for details.

NOTE          Eligibility for HPE is determined by qualified hospitals

 

Legal Authority

 

Program

Legal Authorities

All programs

AAC R9-22-1702

AAC R9-28-416

AAC R9-22-1601