Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA) in the department of social and health services (DSHS) intend to submit medicaid SPA 22-0010 in order to increase daily rates for assisted living facilities. SPA 22-0010 is expected to increase the daily rate for assisted living facilities on average by two percent. The weighted average increase is expected to be $1.70, though this amount will vary based on the comprehensive assessment reporting evaluation classification of each individual client.

SPA 22-0010 is in the development process; therefore, a copy is not yet available for review. HCA and DSHS 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).

Interested parties may submit comments and concerns about the rates or the effects the changes may have on beneficiary access to care or continued service access. Please submit comments and concerns to Elizabeth Pashley, regulatory advisor, at Elizabeth.pashley@dshs.wa.gov with a courtesy copy to Ann Myers, state plan coordinator, at ann.myers@hca.wa.gov by January 31, 2022. Please note that all comments are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment.

Contact: Elizabeth Pashley, Office of Rates Management, ALTSA, DSHS, P.O. Box 45600, phone 360-995-2807, TRS 711, fax 360-725-2641, email Elizabeth.Pashley@gmail.com, website https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/management-services-division/office-rates-management.