08/01/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2023 06:02
Issued: August 1, 2023
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code Section 249A.4, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed changes to the state plan under Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) Attachment 3.1-C and Attachment 4.19-B 1915(i) State Plan HCBS Habilitation (IA-23-0023) and serves to open the 30-day public comment period which closes on August 31, 2023.
The State of Iowa's Medicaid program currently operates the 1915(i) State Plan HCBS Habilitation program. The changes to the 1915(i) SPA listed below were developed in partnership and collaboration with the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), provider association and Habilitation providers. The proposed changes in each SPA are summarized below:
This SPA is intended to:
The tentative effective date for SPA 23-0023 is November 1, 2023
The fiscal impact is related to implementation of the Enabling Technology service and is minimal during SFY2024 and SFY2025. It is anticipated that a cost savings will be realized in SFY2025 as members begin to utilize enabling technology with remote support.
Total Annual Projected Cost SFY 24 |
State Share SFY 24 |
Fed Share SFY 24 |
$512,207 |
$190,131 |
$322,076.00 |
Total Annual Projected Cost SFY 25 |
State Share SFY 25 |
Fed Share SFY 25 |
$512,207 |
$190,131 |
$322,076.00 |
A copy of SPA IA 23-0023 and this public notice are available at the following link: https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-notices.
To reach all stakeholders, non-electronic copies will be made available for review at the HHS Field Offices.
Prior to finalizing, HHS will consider all written comments received. The comments will be summarized and addressed in the final SPA submitted to CMS.
Written comments concerning this notice, or the SPA, may be addressed to: LeAnn Moskowitz, LTSS Policy Specialist, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa Medicaid, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0114 or via email at [email protected].
Please indicate the SPA Number IA 23-0023 in the subject line of the email. All comments must be received by: August 31, 2023, at 4:30 PM.
Submitted by:
Elizabeth Matney, Medicaid Director
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa Medicaid