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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: To amend the coverage of lactation counseling services for pregnant and post-partum women by expanding the list of those able to provide lactation services in accordance with Social Services Law 365-a(x)(i).
Summary: This plan amendment proposes a one percent cost of living adjustment for noninstitutional services, day treatment, clinic services, and independent practitioner services for individuals with developmental disabilities (IPSIDD).
Summary: Increases medical assistance rates of payment for diagnostic and treatment center services to New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation and county operated DTCs and mental hygiene clinics.
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 rescind the election of a separate increased reimbursement rate for Nursing Homes Facilities during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Summary: To add pharmacy interns to Other Practitioner Services, under section Pharmacists and Pharmacy Interns as Immunizers. Also, this SPA proposes to reimburse for Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) services for persons diagnosed with diabetes when such services are ordered by a physician, registered physician assistant, registered nurse practitioner, or licensed midwife and provided by a licensed, registered, or certified health care professional.
Summary: This amendment is regarding clinical trials and is in compliance with SMD # 21-005, as it relates to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).
Summary: CMS is approving this SPA which amends the State Plan to increase the professional dispensing fee paid to pharmacies by 1% from $10.08 to $10.18.
Summary: CMS is approving this SPA which proposes to amend the State Plan to allow the State to enter into outcomes-based contract arrangements with drug manufacturers through supplemental rebate agreements.