CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to rescinds temporary disaster relief provisions of the state plan to allow the agency to make American Rescue Plan Act Section 9817 increases for home and community-based services by Provider Types 29, 30, 39 and 83.

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This amendment is to increase the excess home equity limit to the federal maximum allowed amount when determining a person’s eligibility for SSI-related long-term care (LTC) services as described in WAC 182-513-1350.

This is to amend the State Plan to change state plan page Attachment 2.6-A Page 26 to reflect that the state uses the maximum Community Spouse Resource standard permissible under federal law.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to allow administration of COVID-19 therapies and treatments by licensed paramedics within the scope of their practice as defined under State law.

Provides authority for updates to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider qualification requirements per the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

Updates the State Plan language regarding the Community First Choice program to accurately reflect the highest allotted budget for personal Assistance Services based on the Resource Utilization Groups (RUG), which is $43,680 annually.

This amendment to amend the State Plan to include additional provider types for rehabilitative services and designates Licensed Professional Counselors as Other Licensed Practitioners