Applies ECU Health Physicians to the same limit on payments that applies to eligible providers affiliated with the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine.

Authorizes alternative payment methodology for hospitals that are in the pool of providers receiving certain directed payments.

This Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) plan amendment implements an updated Medicaid Youth Mental Health Fee Schedule, reflecting updated reimbursement rates.

Increases rates to services provided by Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services provided by Community Mental Health Centers and Independent Clinics (except for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)), Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Medicaid Children’s Clinics, Public Health Clinics, and Planned Parenthood Clinics. Based upon the information provided by the State

Updates the reimbursement methodology for ambulance services and neonatal transport services.

Updates fee schedule rates for Ambulance services.

Updates fee schedule rates for Speech and Hearing services.

Implements an 8% rate increase for the Developmental Disabilities Administration Targeted Case Management (DDA TCM) program. In addition, a temporary 10 % rate increase for DDA TCM services using 100 % 9817 generated savings funds for dates of service 10/1/22 through 12/31/22 and on January 1, 2023, the rates will revert back to the rates approved on 07/01/2022.

will allow pharmacies to receive reimbursement for the administration fee associated with providing VFC program vaccine and immunizations.

This amendment is to add two additional provider types, Licensed Dietician, and Licensed Genetic Counselor, to the Other Licensed Practitioner section of the State Plan.