CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment (SPA) to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to make multiple adjustments to benefits currently covered in the state plan 1) to ensure individuals with mental health conditions are able to receive medically necessary mental health rehab services (see below); 2) allow providers in all situations to use a wide variety of communication methods to deliver services remotely; 3) expand prior authorization for automatic renewal of medications; 4) and adjust reimbursement rates for telehealth, COVID vaccine administration and provide supplemental payment for ICF/IDDs.
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File 1 - Approval Document Media