WSR 08-11-068

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed May 16, 2008, 3:05 p.m. ]


Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement


     In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the department of social and health services.


Health and Recovery Services Administration

Division of Rates and Finance



     Document Title: Title XIX Medicaid State Plan Amendment 08-010.

     Subject: Updates for federally qualified health centers and rural health centers.

     Effective Date: July 1, 2008.

     Document Description: The amendment is necessary to make the state's reimbursement methodology for FQHC/RHC managed care enhancement payments compliant with the recent CMS audit findings. Under the new methodology, the payments will meet the requirements of the federal Benefits Improvement and Protection Act (BIPA) of 2000.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statements, contact Ann Myers, Office of Rules and Publications, 626 8th Avenue S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, phone (360) 725-01345 [725-1345], TDD/TTY 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail myersea@dshs.wa.gov.

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