HF 621: Relating to reimbursement rates for state-licensed providers of certain substance use disorder treatment services

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named March 14, 2023

• Sen. Mark Costello (R) · mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Edler (R)

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: American Petroleum Institute; Bridges of Iowa; Broadlawns Medical Center; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; On With Life, Inc.; Polk County - Board of Supervisors

In plain words

1. March 3, 2023Filed in the House
2. March 9, 2023Passed the House, 96–0
3. March 13, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. March 14, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Costello, Donahue and Edler