The purpose of this SPA to implement mandatory coverage and reimbursement of COVID-19 testing, vaccine and vaccine administration, and treatment in accordance with Section 9811 of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.

The purpose of this SPA to implement mandatory coverage and reimbursement of COVID-19 testing, vaccine and vaccine administration, and treatment in accordance with Section 9811 of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to allow the state to implement temporary policies while returning to normal operations after the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to temporarily extend the increased eligibility income limit at 180% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to provide one-time lump sum supplemental payments to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers for the period beginning July 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023. This amendment also waives signature requirements for the dispensing of drugs during the public health emergency, effective March 1, 2020.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to add coverage for the administration of the influenza vaccine, performed by Medicaid-enrolled Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the list of qualified providers for both Rehabilitative Preventive Residential Treatment (PRT) services and Rehabilitative Residential Treatment Services.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to add rehabilitative reintegration services to help beneficiaries with behavioral health problems to function in the community.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to increased rates for State Plan Services including Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS).

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to address shortfalls in Clinical/Direct Care (C/DC) reimbursement during the PHE.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is, effective January 1, 2023, to rescind the temporary rate increases found in section E.2.b.i.I and the temporary rate increases and rate caps found in section E.2.b.i.J of Section 7.4 (approved on March 30, 2022, and effective January 1, 2022, in SPA number ME-22-0006) of the state plan.