Implementation of an Asset Verification System for eligibility, and includes a timeline for all needed steps to achieve full compliance with section 1940 (a) of the Act.

Add the ability for OHCQ Licensed or Certified Substance Use Disorder Program who employ a data 2000 Waiver Physician, to reimbursed for buprenorphine and other medication assisted treatment, as appropriate.

Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program Exception.

Adds treat and refer services under the other licensed practitioner benefit.

Modifies the listing of hospital-based outpatient providers approved to receive temporary rate adjustments.

Implements the asset verification system.

Will implement a rate reduction for a low acuity residents in NF's.

Increases the reimbursement rate for Targeted Case Management providers by three and a half percent, based on a legislative approved cost o living adjustment.

Incorporates the 2016 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System changes to the Independent Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology fee schedule.

Is to remove language that limits the provider types allowed to provide the functional behavior assessment for behavior modification services to Board Certified Behavioral Analysts.