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Budget Amendments - SB850 (Conference Report)

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Medicaid Part C Payor of Last Resort (language only)

Item 306 #18c

Item 306 #18c

Health And Human Resources
Medical Assistance Services, Department of

Language
Page 343, after line 50, insert:
"VVV.  The Department of Medical Assistance Services, in consultation with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, shall amend the State Plan for Medical Assistance Services in order to comply with the payor of last resort requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.  The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall promulgate regulations to become effective within 280 days or less from the enactment date of this act.  The Department shall implement these necessary regulatory changes to be consistent with federal requirements for the Part C program."


Explanation
(This amendment adds language directing the Department of Medical Assistance Services to work with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to amend the Medicaid State Plan to ensure that those providing early intervention services through the Part C program bill Medicaid first, if appropriate, before billing the Part C program. This ensures that the state is in compliance with federal requirements contained in Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.)