WSR 22-06-027

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

[Filed February 23, 2022, 9:36 a.m.]

Effective Date: March 11, 2021.

Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit CHIP SPA 22-0001 in order to provide coverage for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment, including treatment of a condition that may seriously complicate COVID-19, without cost sharing in CHIP. States are required to provide such coverage by the American Rescue Plan Act, retroactive to March 11, 2021.

At this time, HCA is unable to determine the effect of SPA 22-0001 on the annual aggregate expenditures/reimbursement/payment for professional services.

CHIP SPA 22-0001 is under development. HCA would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy of the draft SPA when it becomes available or to 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: Shaunie McLeod, Children's Health Insurance Program, 626 8th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone 360-725-1423, TTY 711, email shaunie.mcleod@hca.wa.gov.