Which propose to implement Asset Verification System, a system for verifying the assets of aged, blind or disabled applicants for and recipients of Medicaid.

Which you propose to elect to substitute PERM reviews (active and negative) for the State's MEQC traditional reviews during the State's PERM cycle year.

Which propose to disregard recipient resources in an amount equal to the insurance benefit payments made to or on behalf of an individual who is a beneficiary under a long-term care insurance policy, in accordance with the provisions of Section 6021 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

Which assure compliance with and implementation of Section 6401 of the Affordable Care Act regarding Medicaid Provider Screening and Enrollment.

Specifically, this SPA updates the income standard to 75% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) used in eligibility determinations for low income families with children under Section 1931 of the Social Security Act, and for children under age 21 under 42 CFR §435.222 for whom public agencies are assuming full or partial financial responsibility (e.g. foster children).

Provider Screening and Enrollment.

Restores levels of services in effect as of June 30, 2012 for certain medical services.

This SPA provides Medicaid reimbursement for midwives licensed by the Idaho Board of Midwifery.

This amendment reflects methods and standards for establishing payment rates for clinic services, reflecting the rate increases effective July 1, 2014.

This amendment provides for a two percent inflationary increase to the Medicaid base rate for PPS hospitals.