SPA SC 23-0005 will update reimbursement methodology for SC designated rural hospitals to a cost based prospective methodology.

The purpose of this SPA is to amend provisions governing medical transportation services in order to link emergency medical transportation to the Louisiana Medicaid fee schedule.

This SPA adds a reimbursement methodology for clinic benefits provided by special clinics that provide treatment primarily to children with cancer and other rare diseases.

This SPA approves a template that will authorize the state to enter in Value/Outcomes-Based Agreements with drug manufacturers for drugs provided under the Medicaid program.

This amendment is to renew Arkansas’ 1915(i) State Plan HCBS benefit with the following changes: 1) Remove the concurrent 1115 authority, 2) Authorize telehealth visits for 1915(i)-eligibility re-evaluations, and 3) Replace transition language with HCBS settings compliance language.

This amendment is to renew Arkansas’ 1915(i) State Plan HCBS benefit with the following changes: 1) Update the line of authority for operating the state Plan benefit to the Medicaid operating agency, 2) Authorize telehealth visits for 1915(i)-eligibility re-evaluations, 3) Replace transition language with HCBS settings compliance language, 4) Add two new services: assertive community treatment and intensive in-home services, and 5) Rename mobile crisis intervention to crisis stabilization intervention.

This SPA is to amend its state plan to add a new 1915(k) Community First Choice (CFC) benefit.

This SPA is to amend its state plan to add a new 1915 home and community-based services (HCBS) benefit.

This amendment changes the implementation date of the previously approved SPA MN 23-0030.