Second public hearing for MTP waiver renewal next week

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Second public hearing for MTP waiver renewal next week

On Tuesday, May 31, the Health Care Authority (HCA) will hold a second virtual public hearing for our state’s Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver renewal. Washington State’s waiver is called the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP).

During the hearing, attendees will learn about the programs that will continue, expand, or begin under the renewal. There will be dedicated time at the end for attendees to ask questions and share their comments.

Hearing details

Tuesday, May 31
12-1 p.m.
Meet on Zoom (no registration required)

Live captioning may be available. Communication Access Real-time Transcription (CART) services, or live closed captioning, may be available for this event, on demand. To request this accommodation, please submit a request to rachelle.alongi@hca.wa.gov as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate this request but cannot guarantee that a CART writer will be available.

Why is HCA holding a public hearing?

This hearing is part of HCA’s formal public comment period, which goes through Monday, June 13. We are asking for feedback on our draft renewal application. We will use feedback to refine the application that HCA will submit to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this summer.

We are also offering a third public hearing on Tuesday, June 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Who should attend?

Our hearings are open to anyone interested in the MTP waiver renewal. We encourage health care and social service providers, Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs), Tribal Nations, Indian health care providers (IHCPs), managed care organizations, hospitals and health systems, medical associations, community-based organizations, and the public to attend and share feedback.

Where can I find more information?

Visit the MTP renewal page for more information about the renewal. This includes the ways people can share their feedback, and resources and links to the full draft application and its appendices.

Visit the HCA website to learn more about MTP.

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.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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