CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to modify the re-evaluation process for participants in the District's 1915(i) Housing Supportive Services program and allow for supplemental payments to direct care workers under section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Effective January 1, 2023, this amendment establishes swing bed reimbursement rate methodology in the state plan.

Makes administrative corrections to Ohio's Alternative Benefit Plan (ABP), specifically ABP 5, to better align it with the Medicaid State Plan.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the required clinical trials attestation.

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 extend, without modifications, the wage add-on for Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers approved under DR OR-23-0005 for a temporary period of 5/12/23 through 6/30/23.

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 extend, without modifications, the 5% increase in payment rates for ODDS services and settings approved under DR SPA OR-22-0028 for a temporary period of 5/12/23 through 6/30/23.

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 provide  a lump sum payment to Home and Community Based Providers for services provided during the PHE and can be used for hiring, longevity, and complex care longevity bonuses.