This SPA is to add Pharmacists as allowable providers to perform Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder.

DESCRIPTION: Proposes several changes to update, clarify, and streamline language in the state plan.

Adds an assurance that the Department of Medical Assistance Services will make coverage and billing code modifications when the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and/or U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) “A” and “B” recommendations change. The amendment also makes a technical change to revise reference to section “4016” of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to section “4106.”

Updates the description of Peer Support Services and revises the qualifications and licensing requirements for Certified Peer Specialists.

Proposes eliminating all cost-sharing except for copays associated with pharmacy and non-emergency use of the Emergency Room.

proposes to extend the Medicaid Percentage Adjustment (MPA) and Medicaid High Volume Adjustment (MHVA) rate year 2023

Revises Existing Payment amounts for Rural Family Medicine Residency