August 24 listening provider listening session: The state plan is changing, learn about next steps

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 08/19/2021 12:00 PM PDT

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August 24 provider listening session: The state plan is changing, learn about next steps

The Medicaid state plan is a contract between Washington State and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Section 13.d of the Medicaid state plan outlines how mental health (MH) and substance use disorder (SUD) services can be billed as Medicaid encounters.

Originally the Medicaid state plan was developed when substance use disorder and mental health services were provided by two separate state agencies. Due to behavioral health integration and significant law changes section, 13.d of the state plan will change.

The change will help to clarify the language regarding integrated services but will not add additional services. The provider listening session will give you an opportunity to learn about the change and ask questions about how it will effect your work.

We hope that you find this call useful and remember to take care of yourself as well as those you serve.

Call details

The call will be held using Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, August 24
1:30 p.m.
Join via computer
Join via phone:
1-564-999-2000
Phone Conference ID: 812 704 290#

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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