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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: Updates the eyeglasses section of the plan to allow any enrolled service retail establishments or self-employed ophthalmic dispenser (opticians) to be reimbursed based on a fee schedule.
Summary: This amendment proposes to remove barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and agents used to promote smoking cessation from the list of drugs the state Medicaid program may exclude from coverage or otherwise restrict in order to comply with the requirements of Section 2502(a) of the Affordable Care Act.
Summary: Updates Residency Language in the State Plan and Provides Medicaid to Otherwise Eligible Residents of the State, Including Residents Who Are Absent from the State Under Certain Conditions.
Summary: Updates Residency Language and Provides Medicaid to otherwise eligible residents of the state, including residents who are absent from the state under certain conditions.
Summary: Incorporates Citizenship Regulations, Specifies Reasonable Opportunity Period Options, and Specifies Policy Options Related to Eligible Non-Citizens.
Summary: Update eligibility criteria by adding child and adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment to eligibility criteria for Targeted Case Management services.
Summary: This amendment amends the rate setting methodology for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly PACE for rates effective November 1, 2013.
