Revises the definition of assertive community treatment and expands the use of telemedicine for certain residential treatment services.

Allows a temporary adjustment to the Medicaid rate for certain Federally Qualified Health Centers for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016.

This amendment implements legislative funding for nursing facility reimbursement; updates references to reflect the current fiscal year; updates the current statewide median price; updates the current fiscal year for the direct care wage component of the rate; and provides for other minor clarifications.

Amending various sections of the state plan related to managed care.

Expands access to medication therapy management services and allows physician assistants to provide medication management services in outpatient setting.

Alternative Benefit Plan for Newly Eligible Adults.

Alignment of Categorically Needy and Medically Needy Benefits.

The purpose of this SPA is to continue the current reimbursement that was to sunset on December 31, 2015 until July 1, 2016 for the Community Mental Health Centers.

To update the pharmacy coverage section of the state plan to align with requirements of Section 175 of the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.

Defines how GME is calculated for newly qualified hospitals, implements a zero inflation factor for nursing facility reimbursement for State Fiscal Year 2016 and amends the price-based PPS transition period for nursing facilities meeting certain bed and occupancy criteria.