Coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services for pregnant women.

Proposes to discontinue covering claims for dual eligible beneficiaries when prescribed barbiturates for the treatment of epilepsy, cancer or a chronic mental health disorder and benzodiazepines for all indications.

Implements the federally authorized enhanced Medicaid payment for primary care services furnished by certain physicians in the calendar years 2013 and 2014.

Technical revision to the current SPA language for reimbursement for hospice services to residents in Nursing Facilities.

Revises and expands on language to the State Plan to reflect current practices for school-based services.

Proposes the addition of H.P. Acthar Gel to the list of drugs requiring prior authorization for pharmacy services.

Adjusts the fees paid for selected services provided by certain primary care physicians and for vaccine administration under the Vaccines for Children Program to equate to 100% of Medicare rates for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

Updates the payment methodology for Provider Preventable Conditions and Hospital Acquired Conditions.

Allows primary care physicians that practice in family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatric medicine, and related subspecialists to receive increased payments for certain primary care services and vaccine administration in calendar years 2013 and 2014.

Clinic Services rate date change.