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Through this SPA, the state modifies two existing health services initiatives (HSIs): 1) Newborn Services, and 2) Screening, Diagnosis, and Education of Public Health Issues. This SPA expands the settings where these HSIs may be provided.
This amendment provides coverage of COVID-19 prevention and treatment as benefits in Texas Medicaid, including coverage for conditions that may seriously complicate COVID-19 treatment.
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 suspension of premiums for the state's Work Incentives group under section 1902(a)(10)A)(ii)(XIII) of the Act.
This time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to waive the signature requirements for prescription drugs during the COVID Public Health Emergency from 3/1/20 through 9/1/22.
This amendment proposes to increase the physical, occupational, and speech therapy limit for children from eight to 30 visits per year, which can be exceeded with prior authorization.
This SPA demonstrates the state’s compliance with section 5022 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act.