Provides guidance from CMS on Section 214 of the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

Updates the utilization control language in the State plan to reflect current practices.

SPA updates the State plan to reflect current practices and language.

Removes unnecessary language regarding co-payments in hospital settings and removes co-payments for hospital emergency services for the categorically and medically needy.

Updates eligibility practices, the Maryland Attorney General certification of the State plan administration and the State organizational charts.

Adds language to the Medicaid State Plan, attesting to the establishment of an Asset Verification System.

Provides assurance of compliance with the provider screening and enrollment provisions.

Adds provider based outpatient oncology facilities as participating providers in theMedical Assistance Program.

SPA updates State Plan language related to coverage and reimbursement.

Implements regulations for provider preventable conditions and related payment adjustments for Medicaid.