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(D) the shipment and delivery date;

(E) the recipient’s signature with date of receipt; and

(F) the total charges minus all discounts, substantiated by a paid shipping invoice reflecting the actual payment. (j) The department will not pay separately for the costs of administrative expenses related to the provision of prosthetics and orthotics. The following costs are considered administrative expenses and are included in the payment for prosthetics and orthotics:

(1) telephone responses to questions;

(2) mileage;

(3) travel expenses;

(4) travel time;

(5) setting up an item;

(6) installation;

(7) orientation and training regarding proper use of the item;

(8) preparation and maintenance of necessary records required under 7 AAC 105.230 and 7 AAC 120.210. (k) The department may enter into a contract under AS 36.30, a grant; or other arrangement permitted by law with a prosthetics and orthotics provider enrolled under this section, authorizing that provider to provide prosthetics or orthotics. (l) A prosthetics and orthotics provider enrolled under this section may not make unsolicited contact with a recipient of medical assistance under 7 AAC 100 for the purpose of marketing the provider’s products or services. (m) A prosthetics and orthotics provider enrolled under this section may request payment for the reasonable costs of follow-up fittings and adjustments on a per 15-minute basis unless these services were included in and previously reimbursed under a bundled rate. (Eff. 6/2/2019, Register 230) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040