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A Medicaid and CHIP state plan is an agreement between a state and the Federal government describing how that state administers its Medicaid and CHIP programs. It gives an assurance that a state will abide by Federal rules and may claim Federal matching funds for its program activities. The state plan sets out groups of individuals to be covered, services to be provided, methodologies for providers to be reimbursed and the administrative activities that are underway in the state.
When a state is planning to make a change to its program policies or operational approach, states send state plan amendments (SPAs) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for review and approval. States also submit SPAs to request permissible program changes, make corrections, or update their Medicaid or CHIP state plan with new information.
Persons with disabilities having problems accessing the SPA PDF files may call 410-786-0429 for assistance.
Summary: With this amendment, the state will permanently adopt COVID-19 PHE flexibilities; and add Remote Supports & Host Home Service modalities to align with the state's 1915(c) HCBS waivers.
Summary: This SPA is making a technical correction to remove "Intensive In-Home Service" from the services list since this is not a service within this approved 1915 benefit.
Summary: This amendment is to renew Arkansas’ 1915(i) State Plan HCBS benefit with the following changes: 1) Update the line of authority for operating the state Plan benefit to the Medicaid operating agency, 2) Authorize telehealth visits for 1915(i)-eligibility re-evaluations, 3) Replace transition language with HCBS settings compliance language, 4) Add two new services: assertive community treatment and intensive in-home services, and 5) Rename mobile crisis intervention to crisis stabilization intervention.
Summary: This amendment is to renew Arkansas’ 1915(i) State Plan HCBS benefit with the following changes: 1) Remove the concurrent 1115 authority, 2) Authorize telehealth visits for 1915(i)-eligibility re-evaluations, and 3) Replace transition language with HCBS settings compliance language.
Summary: CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to allow the state to implement temporary policies while returning to normal operations after the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to adjust reassessment interview requirements.
Summary: CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to allow the state to implement temporary policies while returning to normal operations after the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to allow flexibilities under 1915(i) to allow for coordination with the 1915(c) flexibilities.
Summary: CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to implement a desk review to help determine PASSE tier level assignment for clients until the end of the COVID PHE. The changes in this SPA pertain to a 1915 benefit that operates with a concurrent managed care authority.
Summary: CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to modify the definition of home-based habilitation to include health and safety supports and services required to maintain a member’s involvement in online education or e-learning, specifically for members ages 17-21 residing outside of the family home. In addition, the SPA seeks approval for retainer payments made in April 2020 to providers of 1915(i) state plan home and community based (HCBS) habilitation services including day habilitation, prevocational services, and supported employment.
Summary: Adds a new assessment tool, the LOCUS?CALOCUS. This tool will be used to evaluate whether individuals meet the 1915(i) needs-based on eligibility criteria and to determine the level of need for 1915(i) services. Also amends the needs-based criteria, added provider qualifications and services standards, and amended he performance measures to align with the HCBS 1915(c) Waiver performance measures.
