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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Provider Notice issued 03/18/16

Publication of Public Notices on Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Website

 

To: All Medical Assistance Providers
Date: March 18, 2016
Re: Publication of Public Notices on Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Website  

On October 29, 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published final rules designed to ensure that States’ fee-for-service Medicaid payments comply with the access standards outlined in Section 1902(a)(30)(A) of the Social Security Act (SSA). The final rule became effective January 4, 2016.

Pursuant to the provision of title 42 Section 447.205 of the Code of Federal Regulations, public notices are required for changes in statewide methods and standards for setting payment rates. This new rule recognizes electronic publications posted on the Medicaid state agency’s web site as an acceptable form of public notice. Previously, states were required to publish notification of payment rate changes in either a state register or certain newspapers.

The Department has developed a webpage on the HFS web site for the purpose of providing public notice of proposed changes in methods and standards for setting payment rates for services. A link to the public notices can be found under the “Stay Informed” section located at the bottom left hand corner of the HFS Home Page.

We are committed to keeping you informed and believe the provisions of this rule strengthen that commitment.
 

Felicia F. Norwood
Director