OAR 410-120-1180: Medical Assistance Benefits: Out-of-State Services

(1) A provider located in a state other than Oregon whose services are rendered in that state shall be licensed and otherwise certified by the proper agencies in the state of residence as qualified to render the services. Certain cities within 75 miles of the Oregon border may be closer for Oregon residents than major cities in Oregon, and therefore, these areas are considered contiguous areas, and providers are treated as providing in-state services. (2) Out-of-state providers must enroll with the Authority as described in OARs 943-120-0320 and 410-120-1260, Provider Enrollment. Out-of-state providers must provide services and bill in compliance with these rules and the OARs for the appropriate type of services provided. (3) Payment rates for out-of-state providers are established in the individual provider rules through contracts or service agreements and in accordance with OAR chapter 943, division 120 and OAR 410-120-1340, Payment. (4) For enrolled non-contiguous, out-of-state providers, the Division reimburses for covered services under any of the following conditions: (a) For clients enrolled in an MCE: (A) The service is authorized by an MCE, and payment to the out-of-state provider is the responsibility of the MCE; (B) If a client has coverage through an MCE, the request for non-emergency services must be referred to the MCE. Payment for these services is the responsibility of the MCE; (C) The service or item is not available in the State of Oregon or provision of the service or item by an out-of-state provider is cost effective, as determined by the MCE. (D) MCE must provide all Members with the option to utilize mail order pharmacy services. MCE may use an out-of-state mail order provider when necessary to meet the needs of the Member, as long as the pharmacy has signed a participating provider agreement or subcontract with the MCE, is licensed to operate in state they reside, and adheres to out-of-state services and other applicable Division rules. (b) For clients not enrolled in an MCE: (A) The service to a Division client is emergent as defined in 410-120-0000; (B) A delay in the provision of services until the client is able to return to Oregon could reasonably be expected to result in prolonged impairment, or in increased risk that treatment will become more complex or hazardous, or in substantially increased risk of the development of chronic illness; (C) The Division authorized payment for the service in advance of the provision of services or is otherwise authorized in accordance with payment authorization requirements in the individual provider rules or in the General Rules; (D) The service is being billed for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) deductible or co-insurance coverage; (E) The client is traveling and unable to use an in-state pharmacy; (F) The pharmacy is out-of-state and mail order; the primary insurance TPL policy requires the use of the pharmacy; (G) The pharmacy is out-of-state and mail order and provides one or more pharmaceutical products that are only available through a limited distribution network. (5) The Authority may give prior authorization (PA) for non-emergency out-of-state services provided by a non-contiguous enrolled provider under the following conditions: (a) The service is billed for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) deductible or co-insurance coverage; or (b) The Division covers the service or item under the specific client's benefit package; and (c) The service or item is not available in the State of Oregon, or provision of the service or item by an out-of-state provider is cost effective, as determined by the Division; and (d) The service or item is deemed medically appropriate and is recommended by a referring Oregon physician. (6) Laboratory analysis of specimens sent to out-of-state independent or hospital-based laboratories is a covered service and does not require PA. The laboratory must meet the same certification requirements as Oregon laboratories and must bill in accordance with Division rules. (7) Reimbursement and services outside the territorial limits of the United states: (a) For purposes of this provision, the United States includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa; (b) The division may not provide any payments for items or services to any financial institution or entity located outside of the United States pursuant to 1902(a)(80) of the Social Security Act. (A) This provision also prohibits payments to telemedicine providers and pharmacies located outside of the United States; (B) This does not preclude providers from providing covered items and/or services to Medicaid beneficiaries provided that reimbursement is made to a financial institution or entities located within the United States. (8) The Division shall reimburse within limits described in these General Rules and in individual provider rules all services provided by enrolled providers to children: (a) Who the Division has placed in foster care; (b) Who the Department has placed in a subsidized adoption outside the State of Oregon; or (c) Who are in the custody of the Department and traveling with the consent of the Department. (9) The Division does not require authorization of non-emergency services for the children covered by section (8) except as specified in the individual provider rules. (10) Payment rates for out-of-state providers are established in the individual provider rules through contracts or service agreements and in accordance with OAR 943-120-0350 and 410-120-1340, Payment.