updates the Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility (CDFT) fee schedule.

updates the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program fee schedule.

revises the inpatient hospital services reimbursement pages of the State Plan to enhance clarity, modify the policy for updating the DRG statistical calculations, and add requirements for a biennial review of rural hospital rates.

This amendment complies with Section 210 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 by adding a new mandatory benefit of routine patient services and costs furnished in connection with participation by Medicaid beneficiaries in qualifying clinical trials.
 

Update the Outpatient Hospital Laboratory rates

Updates the Durable Medical Equipment fee schedule

Housing Supportive Services Benefit

Extends the Prop. 56 NEMT supplemental payments, effective January 1, 2022.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

Mandatory coverage of routine patient costs for services furnished in connection with qualifying clinical trials.