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CMS Announces Approval of Groundbreaking Demonstration to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Treatment
District of Columbia first to access federal matching funds for critical tools to address both opioid crisis and serious mental illness
Press Release CMS Approves Louisiana State Plan Amendment for Supplemental Rebate Agreements Using a Modified Subscription Model for Hepatitis C Therapies in Medicaid
Today the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Louisiana’s Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) authorizing the state to negotiate supplemental rebate agreements from prescription drug manufacturers.
Press Release CMS Commits $50 Million to Assist States with Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (insert link) that provides State Medicaid agencies with information to apply for planning grants that will aid in the treatment and recovery of substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD).
Press Release CMS Strengthens Monitoring and Evaluation Expectations for Medicaid 1115 Demonstrations
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new state tools and guidance that provide standard monitoring metrics and recommended research methods geared specifically for section 1115 demonstrations that test innovative approaches to Medicaid eligibility and coverage policies.
Press Release CMS Announces New Medicaid Demonstration Opportunity to Expand Mental Health Treatment Services
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to State Medicaid Directors that outlines both existing and new opportunities for states to design innovative service delivery systems for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
Press Release CMS Streamlines Medicaid Review Process, Achieves Significant Reduction in Approval Times
Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced significant improvements in managing the Medicaid program in partnership with states. Identified early as a priority for both the Trump Administration and the National Association of Medicaid Director’s (NAMD), CMS has implemented changes resulting in faster processing of state requests to make program or benefit changes to their Medicaid program through the state plan amendment (SPA) and section 1915 waiver review process.
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