Don’t forget to share public comment on the MTP waiver renewal!

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Don’t forget to share public comment on the MTP waiver renewal

Last public hearing on June 7, 2022

The Health Care Authority (HCA) welcomes feedback on our state’s Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver draft renewal application. Washington State’s waiver is called the Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP).

The feedback we receive will help refine the application that HCA will submit to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this summer.

How can I share my feedback with HCA?

During HCA’s formal public comment period, May 12–June 13, you can provide your feedback:

During the final virtual public hearing on Tuesday, June 7 (details below)
In an online survey
By emailing the MTP team at medicaidtransformation@hca.wa.gov
By mailing HCA at:
Washington State Health Care Authority, Policy Division
Regarding: MTP renewal public comment
Attention: Tamarra Henshaw
P.O. Box 45502
Olympia, WA 98504-5502

The deadline to provide public comment is Monday, June 13, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Public hearing details

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

Tuesday, June 7
5:30-6:30 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.

Who should attend the hearing and/or share feedback?

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/or share feedback with us.

Where can I find more information?

Visit the MTP renewal page for more information about the renewal.
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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