OAR 410-147-0000: Foreword

(1) The Division of Medical Assistance Programs” (Division) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) rules are designed to assist FQHCs and RHCs to deliver health care services and prepare health claims for clients with Medical Assistance Program coverage. (2) The FQHC and RHC rules contain important information including general program policy, provider enrollment, and maintenance of financial records, special programs, and billing information. (3) It is the clinic’s responsibility to understand and follow all Division rules that are in effect on the date services are provided. (4) Typically rules are modified twice a year, April for technical changes and October for technical and/or program changes. Technical changes refer to operational information. All provider rules can be found on the Division website. (5) FQHCs and RHCs must use rules contained in the FQHC and RHC rules. Do not use other provider rules unless specifically directed in rules contained in the FQHC and RHC rules. Division General Rules and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Administrative Rules are intended to be used in conjunction with all program rules including the FQHC and RHC provider rules. (6) The Health Services Commission’s Prioritized List of Health Services is found in the OHP Administrative Rules (OAR 410-141-0520) and defines the services covered under Division. (7) An FQHC is defined as a clinic that is recognized and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as meeting federal requirements as an FQHC. (8) An RHC is defined as a clinic that is recognized and certified by CMS as meeting federal requirements for payment for RHC services.