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Authorizes the state to enter in Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) rebate agreements with drug manufacturers for drugs provided under the Medicaid program. This SPA also allows the state to join a multi-state Preferred Drug List pool.
This submission complies with the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. ARP requires coverage of COVID-19 vaccines, testing, treatment, and treatment of a condition that could complicate the treatment of COVID-19 in Medicaid.
Authorizes tribal Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) to bill Colorado Medicaid for covered services on a per-visit basis under contract to the tribal FQHC.
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 increase pharmacy dispensing fees.