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A Medicaid and CHIP state plan is an agreement between a state and the Federal government describing how that state administers its Medicaid and CHIP programs. It gives an assurance that a state will abide by Federal rules and may claim Federal matching funds for its program activities. The state plan sets out groups of individuals to be covered, services to be provided, methodologies for providers to be reimbursed and the administrative activities that are underway in the state.
When a state is planning to make a change to its program policies or operational approach, states send state plan amendments (SPAs) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for review and approval. States also submit SPAs to request permissible program changes, make corrections, or update their Medicaid or CHIP state plan with new information.
Persons with disabilities having problems accessing the SPA PDF files may call 410-786-0429 for assistance.
Summary: This amendment increases the personal needs allowance (PNA) from $40 per month per individual to $50 per month per individual effective January 1, 2010.
Summary: This amendment makes the State Plan consistent with the approved HCBS waivers regarding institutionalized individuals and their monthly income allowance. It describes persons with greater need and the basis/formula for determining the deductible amount and criteria.
Summary: To implement the required Asset Verification System for the purpose of determining eligibility for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid applicants and recipients in accordance with 1940 of the Social Security Act.
Summary: Adds Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor interns under the provider qualifications for a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
Summary: Clarification of reimbursement methodology for the Home Health Care Services. Increase Home Health care nursing and therapy rates for recipients under the age of 21 years.
Summary: To comply with the requirement of section 1903 (v)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act, this State Plan Amendment covers pregnant women and children under the age of 21 who are lawfully residing in the United States.