CSHCN 2009 > Vision Related Services > Benefits, Limitations, and Authorization Requirements

35.2.2.1 Authorization Requirements

Authorization is required if a school nurse, teacher, or parent recommends an additional eye examination with refraction within the same calendar year.

Providers must submit the "CSHCN Services Program Authorization and Prior Authorization Request" form in Appendix B, page B-96 and indicate in the "Additional Information" section of the form that a school nurse, teacher, or parent recommended an additional eye examination with refraction within the same calendar year.

Refer to: Section 4.2, "Authorizations" for detailed information on authorization requirements.