WSR 23-14-087

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

[Filed June 30, 2023, 8:23 a.m.]

Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0044 Update Cross-Reference for ICF/IID Compliance.

Effective Date: July 1, 2023.

Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 23-0044 to update the cross-reference to Attachment 4.35-B on Numbered Page 79c to Attachment 4.35-H, to correctly identify the section of the medicaid state plan that describes enforcement of compliance for intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID).

SPA 23-0044 is a "housekeeping" action and is anticipated to have no affect on the aggregate payment, expenditures, or reimbursement for these services.

A copy of draft SPA 23-0044 is available for review. HCA would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy or submit comments, please contact the person named below by July 31, 2023 (please note that all comments are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment).

CONTACT: Antony W. Vaupel, Assistant Attorney General, P.O. Box 40124, email Anthony.vaupel@atg.wa.gov.