This amendment extends the existing RAC Exemption SPA for two years ending June 30, 2024.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.  The purpose of this amendment is to rescind a temporary reimbursement increase . The rescission includes the additional $20 per-patient-per-day for nonpublic nursing home facilities as well as the provisions for managing the additional payments within the nursing home rate setting system.

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 state rule beneficiary signature requirements for outpatient Rx drug pickup/delivery from 4/4/20-5/20/21. Add a $500 add-on per ventilation bed day to chronic disease hospital per diem rate from 10/1/21-6/30/2022 and add COVID vaccination administration reimbursement for dentists 12/11/20 through the end of the PHE and for hygienists from 12/11/20-4/14/22.

This amendment add medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as a mandatory benefit in the Medicaid state plan.