WSR 23-13-098

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

[Filed June 20, 2023, 10:28 a.m.]

Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0040 Add Voice Signatures to the Community First Choice Program.

Effective Date: April 1, 2023.

Description: The health care authority (HCA) and the department of social and health services (DSHS) intend to submit SPA 23-0040 to add the ability to use "voice signatures" when completing assessments for the community first choice program.

SPA 23-0040 is expected to have no effect on the annual aggregate expenditures/reimbursement/payment for services and administrative tasks.

SPA 23-0040 is available for review. HCA and DSHS would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy 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: Anne Moua, Waiver Program Manager, ALTSA, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 509-590-3909, TRS 711, email Anne.Moua@dshs.wa.gov.