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(1) document and maintain record of a recipient’s request for a refill, including the quantity of items that the recipient

(A) needs and requests; and

(B) possesses;

(2) supply not more than what the recipient needs for a 30-day period;

(3) accept returns from a recipient of a substandard item; for purposes of this paragraph, “substandard item” means an item that does not function in a manner that meets the prescribed need or specification;

(4) upon request, provide proof in the form of copies of letters, logs, or signed notices, that it has provided recipients with warranty information for Medicaid-covered items;

(5) maintain proof of receipt for items supplied to recipients consistent with 7 AAC 105.230; the provider shall submit the proof of receipt to the department upon request; and

(6) ensure that each recipient is eligible to receive the product. (n) The department will only pay for medically necessary medical supplies for up to a 30-day supply within each 22-day period. The department may seek recovery under 7 AAC 105.260 of payment for services or items determined to be medically unnecessary and impose sanctions under 7 AAC 105.400 — 7 AAC 105.490. (o) The department may enter into a contract under AS 36.30, a grant, or other arrangement permitted by law with a provider authorizing that provider to

(1) provide durable medical equipment, medical supplies, or prefabricated off-the-shelf orthotics; or

(2) serve a specific geographic region and provide incontinence supplies, including

(A) garments;

(B) liners;

(C) underpads;

(D) nonsterile gloves;

(E) diaper wipes; and

(F) disposable washcloths. (p) A provider enrolled under 7 AAC 105.210 as a durable medical equipment provider may request payment and the department may pay for disposable incontinence products, including diapers, liners, underpads, reusable protective underpads, wipes, and washcloths for recipients three years of age or older if