Eliminates Medicaid coverage of certain barbiturates and benzodiazepines for certain dual eligible due to the onset of coverage under Medicare for said benefit and eligibles.

Reduces payments to hospital-based physicians.

This amendment proposes to expand your primary care case management (PCCM) program to add a patient-centered medical home services (PCMH) component.

Income and Eligibility Verification System - Public Assistance Reporting Information System.

Adds Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder Comorbid episodes, Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease episodes Percutaneous Coronary Intervention episodes Acute Exacerbation of Asthma episodes and Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft episodes to existing Episodes of Care provider payment incentive program.

Updates the fee schedule for clinical diagnostic laboratories.

Clarifies coverage provisions, including but not limited to prior authorization requirements in the areas of EPSDT services, FFQHC services, laboratory and x-ray services, family planning services, dentures, and prosthetic devices.

Clarifies coverage provisions, including but not limited to prior authorization requirements in the areas of EPSDT services, FFQHC services, laboratory and x-ray services, family planning services, dentures, and prosthetic devices.

Clarifies the language related to skilled nursing facilities.