Common use of SERVICE BENEFIT LIMIT Clause in Contracts

SERVICE BENEFIT LIMIT. Ambulance Transportation) shall be provided in accordance with federal law and the Bureau of TennCare’s rules and policies and procedures. TennCare covered services (see definition in Exhibit A to Attachment XI) include services provided to a member by a non-contract or non-TennCare provider if (a) the service is covered by Tennessee’s Medicaid State Plan or Section 1115 demonstration waiver, (b) the provider could be a TennCare provider for that service, and (c) the service is covered by a third party resource (see definition in Section 1 of the Agreement). If a member requires assistance, an escort (as defined in TennCare rules and regulations) may accompany the member; however, only one (1) escort is allowed per member (see TennCare rules and regulations). Except for fixed route and commercial carrier transport, the CONTRACTOR shall not make separate or additional payment to a NEMT provider for an escort. Covered NEMT services include having an accompanying adult ride with a member if the member is under age eighteen (18). Except for fixed route and commercial carrier transport, the CONTRACTOR shall not make separate or additional payment to a NEMT provider for an adult accompanying a member under age eighteen (18). The CONTRACTOR is not responsible for providing NEMT to HCBS provided through a 1915(c) waiver program for persons with intellectual disabilities (i.e., mental retardation) and HCBS provided through the CHOICES program. However, as specified in Section 2.11.1.8 in the event the CONTRACTOR is unable to meet the access standard for adult day care (see Attachment III), the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for the cost of transportation for the member to the adult day care facility until such time the CONTRACTOR has sufficient provider capacity. Mileage reimbursement, car rental fees, or other reimbursement for use of a private automobile (as defined in Exhibit A to Attachment XI) is not a covered NEMT service. If the member is a child, transportation shall be provided in accordance with TENNderCare requirements (see Section 2.7.6.4.6). Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section may SERVICE BENEFIT LIMIT result in liquidated damages. Renal Dialysis Services As medically necessary. Private Duty Nursing Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with the definition of Private Duty Nursing at Rule 1200-13-13- .01 (for TennCare Medicaid) and Rule 1200-13-14-.01 (for TennCare Standard), when prescribed by an attending physician for treatment and services rendered by a Registered Nurse (R.N.) or a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) who is not an immediate relative. Private duty nursing services are limited to services that support the use of ventilator equipment or other life sustaining technology when constant nursing supervision, visual assessment, and monitoring of both equipment and patient are required. Prior authorization required, as described Rule 1200-13-13-.04 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.04 (for TennCare Standard). Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with the definition of Private Duty Nursing at Rule 1200-13-13- .01 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.01 (for TennCare Standard) when prescribed by an attending physician for treatment and services rendered by a registered nurse (R.N.) or a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.), who is not an immediate relative. Prior authorization required as described in Rule 1200-13-13- .04 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.04 (for TennCare Standard). Occupational Therapy Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary when provided by a Licensed Occupational Therapist to restore, improve, or stabilize impaired functions. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Physical Therapy Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary when provided by a Licensed Physical Therapist to restore, improve, or stabilize impaired functions. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Organ and Tissue Transplant And Donor Organ Procurement Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: All medically necessary and non- investigational/experimental organ and tissue transplants, as covered by Medicare, are covered. These include, but may not be limited to: Bone marrow/Stem cell; Cornea; Heart; Heart/Lung; Kidney; Kidney/Pancreas; Liver; Lung; Pancreas; and Small bowel/Multi-visceral. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Experimental or investigational transplants are not covered. Reconstructive Breast Surgery Covered in accordance with TCA 56-7-2507, which requires coverage of all stages of reconstructive breast surgery on a diseased breast as a result of a mastectomy, as well as surgical procedures on the non-diseased breast to establish symmetry between the two breasts in the manner chosen by the physician. The surgical procedure performed on a non-diseased breast to establish symmetry with the diseased breast shall only be covered if the surgical procedure performed on a non-diseased breast occurs within five (5) years of the date the reconstructive breast surgery was performed on a diseased breast.

SERVICE BENEFIT LIMIT. Ambulance Transportation) shall be provided in accordance with federal law and the Bureau of TennCare’s rules and policies and procedures. TennCare covered services (see definition in Exhibit A to Attachment XI) include services provided to a member by a non-contract or non-TennCare provider if (a) the service is covered by Tennessee’s Medicaid State Plan or Section 1115 demonstration waiver, (b) the provider could be a TennCare provider for that service, and (c) the service is covered by a third party resource (see definition in Section 1 of the Agreement). If a member requires assistance, an escort (as defined in TennCare rules and regulations) may accompany the member; however, only one (1) escort is allowed per member (see TennCare rules and regulations). Except for fixed route and commercial carrier transport, the CONTRACTOR shall not make separate or additional payment to a NEMT provider for an escort. escort.‌ Covered NEMT services include having an accompanying adult ride with a member if the member is under age eighteen (18). Except for fixed route and commercial carrier transport, the CONTRACTOR shall not make separate or additional payment to a NEMT provider for an adult accompanying a member under age eighteen (18). The CONTRACTOR is not responsible for providing NEMT to HCBS HCBS, including services provided through a 1915(c) waiver program for persons with intellectual disabilities (i.e., mental retardation) and HCBS provided through the CHOICES program. However, as specified in Section 2.11.1.8 in the event the CONTRACTOR is unable to meet the access standard for adult day care (see Attachment III), the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for the cost of transportation for the member to the adult day care facility until such time the CONTRACTOR has sufficient provider capacity. Mileage reimbursement, car rental fees, or other reimbursement for use of a private automobile (as defined in Exhibit A to Attachment XI) is not a covered NEMT service. If the member is a child, transportation shall be provided in accordance with TENNderCare requirements (see Section 2.7.6.4.6). Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section may SERVICE BENEFIT LIMIT result in liquidated damages. Renal Dialysis Services As medically necessary. Private Duty Nursing Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with the definition of Private Duty Nursing at Rule 1200-13-13- .01 (for TennCare Medicaid) and Rule 1200-13-14-.01 (for TennCare Standard), when prescribed by an attending physician for treatment and services rendered by a Registered Nurse (R.N.) or a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) who is not an immediate relative. Private duty nursing services are limited to services that support the use of ventilator equipment or other life sustaining technology when constant nursing supervision, visual assessment, and monitoring of both equipment and patient are required. Prior authorization required, as described Rule 1200-13-13-.04 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.04 (for TennCare Standard). Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with the definition of Private Duty Nursing at Rule 1200-13-13- .01 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.01 (for TennCare Standard) when prescribed by an attending physician for treatment and services rendered by a registered nurse (R.N.) or a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.), who is not an immediate relative. Prior authorization required as described in Rule 1200-13-13- .04 (for TennCare Medicaid) and 1200-13-14-.04 (for TennCare Standard). Occupational Therapy Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary when provided by a Licensed Occupational Therapist to restore, improve, or stabilize impaired functions. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Physical Therapy Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: Covered as medically necessary when provided by a Licensed Physical Therapist to restore, improve, or stabilize impaired functions. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Organ and Tissue Transplant And Donor Organ Procurement Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Age 21 and older: All medically necessary and non- investigational/experimental organ and tissue transplants, as covered by Medicare, are covered. These include, but may not be limited to: Bone marrow/Stem cell; Cornea; Heart; Heart/Lung; Kidney; Kidney/Pancreas; Liver; Lung; Pancreas; and Small bowel/Multi-visceral. Medicaid/Standard Eligible, Under age 21: Covered as medically necessary in accordance with TENNderCare requirements. Experimental or investigational transplants are not covered. Reconstructive Breast Surgery Covered in accordance with TCA 56-7-2507, which requires coverage of all stages of reconstructive breast surgery on a diseased breast as a result of a mastectomy, as well as surgical procedures on the non-diseased breast to establish symmetry between the two breasts in the manner chosen by the physician. The surgical procedure performed on a non-diseased breast to establish symmetry with the diseased breast shall only be covered if the surgical procedure performed on a non-diseased breast occurs within five (5) years of the date the reconstructive breast surgery was performed on a diseased breast.