Implements budget-neutral inpatient hospital rebase and DRG weight recalibration.

Revises the methods and standards for establishing payment rates for hospice services.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment (SPA) to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to allow for a temporary premium payment to be paid to specified providers for in-person care, including personal care services, supportive employment services, behavioral health treatment behavior technician services and services provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, competency-evaluated nursing assistants, and respiratory therapists employed by Medicaid-certified nursing facilities.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment (SPA) to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to implement a Direct Service Workers recruitment and retention bonus provision under 9817 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Attestation to compliance with the NEMT Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2021, Division CC, Title II, Section 209.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment (SPA) to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency. The purpose of this amendment is to establish coverage of prescribed drugs that are not covered outpatient drugs, including when the drug is authorized for import into the United States by the FDA, when the state determines coverage is medically necessary due to a recognized critical drug shortage.

Makes assurances for provisions added by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division CC, Title II, Section 209, concerning Medicaid coverage of certain medical transportation (section 209).

Clarifies that providers must wait 100 days after billing a non-responsive child enforcement-related third party in order to be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.

Inserts language attesting that the State Medicaid Program is in compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Division CC, Title II, Section 209, concerning Medicaid coverage of certain medical transportation (section 209).

Provides coverage of claim payments for third party liability coverage.