Provider Services, 3% Rate Increase.

Update the payment methodology language for FQHHC's to allow a one-time rate adjustment to their medical and dental rates.

Adds Tobacco Cessation Counseling for Pregnant Women.

Adds Physician Assistants (PAs), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) as types of providers that can enroll with North Dakota Medicaid.

Implements the Asset Verification System for Aged, Blind or Disabled programs that meet federal requirements as set forth in Section 1940(a) of the Social Security Act.

Modifies the reimbursement methodology for outpatient hospital services.

Provider Screening and Enrollment Requirements.

Changes to outpatient services.

Revises the Medicaid Quality Control system.

Implements a 4% increase for home health services.