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PA-16-0031

Using the Income Determination from another Means-Tested Public Benefit Programs to Support Medicaid Determinations." PA-16-0031 proposed to use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at initial application and renewal, and the LIHEAP program, at initial application, to support Medicaid income eligibility determinations under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) guidance issued on August 31, 2015 (SHO #15-001).

MN-15-0006

Adds the optional Medicaid eligibility group which provides coverage to women and men that is limited to family planning and family planning-related services under the state plan.

CT-16-023

This amendment was submitted to reduce payment rates for medication administration services provided by home health agencies by fifteen percent.

CT-16-0027

Revises the DSS fee schedule for durable medical equipment (DME). Specifically, the KO1108 RB modifier (wheelchair component or accessory not otherwise specified) is being reduced from $2000 to $1000. The amount is a soft limit and can be overridden with prior authorization.

CT-16-0028

This amendment was submitted to reduce payment rates for four procedure codes for dental crowns and for periodic orthodontic services for adults by one percent.