The removal of the limitations on ordering audiological exams for the sole purpose of prescribing hearing aids.

Indicates Hospitals in the State Determine Eligibility Presumptively and that the State Provides Medicaid Coverage for Individuals Determined Presumptively Eligible Under this Provision.

Hospice Care Services and Tobacco Cessation Counseling.

Revices Reimbursement Methodology for Inpatient Hospital Services.

Prescribed Drugs Limitations.

Prescribed Drugs Supplemental Drug Rebate Agreement.

Methodology for Identification of Applicable FMAP Rates.

This SPA removes 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 ACT.

This SPA proposes to adjust the reimbursement methodology for Physician Service such that it will equal 97 percent of the rate in effect on July 1, 2013.

This SPA reflects that an applicant or recipient must cooperate in identifying any third party who may be liable to pay for care under assignment of rights in the Medicaid state plan.