Description: The health care authority (HCA) in conjunction with the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) previously published notice of intent to submit medicaid SPA 19-0017 under WSR 19-12-010. SPA 19-0017 will reflect increases to the behavioral rehabilitation services (BRS) rates as mandated in ESHB 1109 passed by the legislature and signed by the governor on May 21, 2019. The bill appropriates $10,828,000 in general funds - state for state fiscal year 2020, $10,993,000 in general funds - state for state fiscal year 2021, and $13,365,000 in general funds - federal for the biennium. BRS providers contracted with Washington state will begin receiving these new rates on October 1, 2019.

DCYF anticipates SPA 19-0017 will increase the annual aggregate payments for BRS by approximately $15,000,000 for the twelve month period beginning October 1, 2019.

SPA 19-0017 is in the development process; therefore a copy is not yet available for review. HCA and DCYF would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy when it becomes available or submit comments, please contact the person named below (please note that all comments are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment).

Contact Michael Campbell, Intensive Resources, 1115 Washington Street S.E.,Olympia, WA 98054 [98504], phone 509-654-4940,TRS 711,email Michael.campbell[@dcyf].wa.gov, www.dcyf[.wa].gov.