The Administrator shall issue prior authorization for elective or specialized surgical procedures, off Guam care and certain other services as follows:

(a) prior authorization must be obtained prior to rendering of hospital services, except in emergency situations; and

(b) all services requiring prior authorization from the Medically Indigent Program must be prescribed by a physician as medically necessary.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 25-163:2 (Sept. 21, 2000), repealed/reenacted by P.L. 27-030:2 (Sept. 30, 2003).

2017 NOTE: This section was originally added by P.L. 17-083:3 (Dec.
21, 1984), entitled “”Application Requirements.”” Repealed by P.L. 25-
163:2 (Sept. 30, 2003) and recodified as 10 Guam Code Ann. § 2905(d).

§ 2909.1. Prior Authorization for Admission for Elective
Surgery.

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Prior authorization is required for patients to be admitted to the hospital prior to the date of surgery. A justification by the attending physician must be submitted to the Program.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 25-163:2 (Sept. 21, 2000), repealed/reenacted by P.L. 27-030:2 (Sept. 30, 2003).