This SPA modifies the reimbursement methodology for COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine administration.

This amendment will replace instances of the term "Naloxone" with the broader term "opioid overdose reversal agent" as newer products of the class become available.

This amendment allows Georgia to enter into value-based and outcome-based contracts.

The proposed amendment updates the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program fee schedule.

This plan amendment updates payment to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) providers.

This plan amendment updates payment to Rural Health Clinic (RHC) providers.

Amendment to the State Plan to update the Private, State, and County-Owned Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment section to reflect changes requested by CMS before implementing the Department’s new Patient Driven Payment Methodology Upper Payment Limit (PDPM UPL) methodology.

Amend the provisions governing inpatient hospital services to clarify the purpose of the affiliated agreement that hospitals must have with an accredited institution for major or minor teaching hospital graduation education training and the options applicable for residency programs.