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be covered by the manufacturer warranty. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 6/2/2019, Register 230) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 120.230. Rental of items; changes during rental periods. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an interruption in a rental period affects the department’s payment as follows:

(1) a rental period is not affected by an interruption of less than 60 consecutive days, including the days remaining in the rental month in which the use stops; if an interruption continues beyond 60 consecutive days, including the days remaining in the rental month in which use stops, the department will pay for the rental month in which use stopped, but will not make an additional payment until use resumes, a new service authorization request is submitted under 7 AAC 120.210, and a new rental period begins;

(2) rental items for which service authorization has been received, but for which no payment is made, do not apply toward a capped rental period. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 6/2/2019, Register 230) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 120.235. Respiratory therapy equipment, supplies, and assessment visits. (a) The department will pay a provider enrolled under 7 AAC 120.200 for respiratory therapy equipment and supplies if the

(1) provider employs or contracts with a