updated the fee schedule effective dates for several Medicaid programs and services. This was a regular, budget neutral update to keep rates and billing codes in alignment with the coding and coverage changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the state, and other sources.

updates the physicians' and other practitioners' fee schedules and reimbursement methodology.

updates the Ambulatory Surgical Centers fee schedule.

alternative payment methodology to increase funding for FQHCs located in/operated by cities of the first class.

NEMT Assurance

include new Federal requirements that transpo1iation providers and drivers must meet in order to provide Non-emergency Medical Transpo1iation (NEMT) services under the Medicaid program.

Dental rate increase.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

updates the methods and standards for reimbursing Emergency Medical Transportation (EMT).