WSR 24-03-091

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

[Filed January 17, 2024, 1:02 p.m.]

NOTICE

Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0017 Updating the Mental Health Care Provider Description in the Rehabilitative Services Section 13.d.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024.

Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 24-0017 to amend the rehabilitative services, Section 13.d of the medicaid state plan to align the description of a mental health care provider with the department of health's (DOH) requirements for a registered agency affiliated counselor.

SPA 24-0017 is expected to have no effect on annual aggregate expenditures/reimbursement/payment. It brings HCA's definition in line with updated DOH credentialling definitions and does not change current billing guides or practice.

A copy of SPA 24-0017 is available for review. HCA would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy of the SPA 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: Jessica Diaz, Medicaid Programs Division, 628 8th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-1177, TRS 711, email jessica.diaz@hca.wa.gov.