Relating to reimbursement rates for state-licensed providers of certain substance use disorder treatment services

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.