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MD-20-0008

updates state plan to increase the reimbursement rate for Target Case Management providers by four percent based on a legislative approved Cost of Living adjustment.

PA-20-0020

This amendment provides additional class of disproportionate share hospital payment to qualifying facilities that promote access to comprehensive inpatient services.

IA-20-0019

This amendment applies to the 1915(i) HCBS Day Habilitation service. Revises provider qualifications and scope of service to assure that services are delivered by qualified providers and provide a pathway to employment for participants.

Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities - Virginia Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Second Request)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted an initial approval to the State of Virginia for multiple section 1135 flexibilities on May 19, 2020.  Your follow-up communication to CMS on December 31, 2020 detailed additional federal requirements that also pose issues or challenges for the health care delivery system in Virginia and requested a waiver or modification of those additional requirements.

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Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities - Utah Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Second Request)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted an initial approval to the State of Utah for multiple section 1135 flexibilities on April 10, 2020. Your follow-up communication to CMS on January 15, 2021, indicated Utah’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its ability to submit a state plan amendment (SPA) to fulfill the requirements outlined in section 1006(b) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (“SUPPORT Act”).

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Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities - New Jersey Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Fourth Request)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted an initial approval to the State of New Jersey for multiple section 1135 flexibilities on March 23, 2020 Your follow-up communication to CMS on January 14, 2021 indicated New Jersey’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its ability to submit a state plan amendment (SPA) to fulfill the requirements outlined in section 1006(b) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (“SUPPORT Act”).

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Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities - Michigan Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Third Request)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted an initial approval to the State of Michigan for multiple section 1135 flexibilities on April 6, 2020.  Your follow-up communication to CMS on January 14, 2021 indicated Michigan’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its ability to submit a state plan amendment (SPA) to fulfill the requirements outlined in section 1006(b) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (“SUPPORT Act”).

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Section 1135 Waiver Flexibilities - Virginia Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Third Request)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted an initial approval to the State of Virginia for multiple section 1135 flexibilities on May 19, 2020. Your follow-up communication to CMS on January 22, 2021 indicated Virginia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed its ability to submit a state plan amendment (SPA) to fulfill the requirements outlined in section 1006(b) of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (“SUPPORT Act”).

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