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This SPA updated the scope of the state’s coverage for the mandatory former foster care youth eligibility group consistent with the changes in the federal law.
Through this SPA, Alabama expands its ALL Babies coverage to an additional 33 counties (for a total of 36 counties). ALL Babies provides CHIP eligibility for children from conception to the end of pregnancy (also known as the “unborn” option) with family incomes up to and including 312 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) whose pregnant parents are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or CHIP.
This amendment proposes to change the eligibility rules for the Former Foster Care Children eligibility group, as enacted by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act, Pub. L. No. 115-217, section 1002.
This SPA amendment is submitted to align the state plan with current law and clinical practice related to transplants and to streamline, minimizing duplicative content.
CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to waive signature requirements for the dispensing of prescription drugs during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to make a temporary change to the rate setting methodology for nursing facilities which will increase the Variable Cost Component for the period from 10/1/22 through 12/31/22 and from 1/1/23 through 5/11/23.