Implements an electronic Asset Verification System (AVS) that will verify the assets of blind, aged, or disabled applicants and recipients of Medicaid as required by Section 1940 of the Social Security Act.

Uses the payment methodology update for Outpatient Hospital Services to the OPPS Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Grouping System.

This plan amendment recognizes Licensed Birth Centers as providers in the New Mexico Medicaid Program for reimbursement, but does not include any payment for room and board.

Updates the language on current State Plan pages, and will document Oklahoma's participation in the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) interstate match to comply with federal regulations.

To continue a pay for performance quality incentive payment program for non-specialty nursing facilities and a related proportional rate reduction.

Adds peer support services for children and adults to the State Plan.

This transmittal aligns the Idaho SPA in accordance with the actual acquisition cost (AAC) reimbursement requirements under the Covered Outpatient Drugs final rule.

This amendment revises methodologies and standards for determining payment rates for nursing facilities provided services based on the RUG class in effect.

This amendment revises inpatient rates and methodologies.

This amendment increases rates for nursing facilities, effective January 1, 2017.