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 reimburse for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine at 100% of the Medicare national equivalent rates.

Effective January 1, 2021, this amendment increases the local poverty level (LPL) such that the MAGI income standards of 138% of the LPL is equivalent to 150 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). 

Effective January 1, 2021, this amendment updates the maximum amount allowed for the maintenance of a home for beneficiaries living in an institution to follow the Social Security Cost of living adjustment. 

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 provide an add-on payment to nursing facilities throughout the duration of the public health emergency.

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 a temporary supplemental payment for long-term care facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) to support increased costs due to COVID-19.

CMS is approving this time-limited state plan amendment (SPA) to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency.

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 an add on hospital payment for Remdesivir.