Section 29-10000. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

10000.1These rules establish the standards and conditions of reimbursement of lactation services under the District of Columbia Medicaid Program.

 

10000.2The provisions of this chapter governing conditions of participation for providers of lactation services shall be in support and furtherance of breastfeeding as the optimal way to feed infants.

 

10000.3The following lactation services, included in this chapter, shall be consistent with the regulations set forth herein:

 

(a) Lactation consultation, education, and support;

 

(b) Breast pumps and lactation supplies; and

 

(c) Banked donor milk.

 

 

authority

An Act to enable the District of Columbia (District) to receive federal financial assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes, approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat.774; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02 (2016 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)), and Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6) (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 791 (January 27, 2017).