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Relating to reimbursement rates for state-licensed providers of certain substance use disorder treatment services
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2023
- Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 621
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 621 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 621 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The Department of Health and Human Services will set new payment rates for state-licensed providers who offer residential and intensive outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. These providers work through Medicaid managed care programs. The department must also create a plan to regularly review these rates and report any necessary funding changes to the governor and the legislature.1
Read the official explanation
This bill directs the department of health and human services (the department) to establish Medicaid 1915(b)(3) waiver reimbursement rates, applicable to providers under Medicaid managed care administration, for substance use disorder residential and intensive outpatient treatment services providers that are licensed by the state to deliver 1915(b)(3) services. The department shall establish time frames for release of the rate structure to providers and the deadline for submission of the completed projected cost reports by providers to the departments, to allow sufficient time for review and the making of recommended adjustments to the reimbursement rates. for regular review of reimbursement rates for these providers and shall provide information to the governor and the general assembly in a timely manner to allow for the provision of appropriate funding for any change in reimbursement rates.
House subcommittee
Named January 17, 2023. On January 26, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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Lobbying
6 for · 0 against · 22 undecided · Who →