CMS approves short extension to WA’s current MTP waiver period

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 12/01/2022 10:40 AM PST

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CMS approves short extension to Washington's current MTP waiver period

Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a short extension to Washington State’s current Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) waiver period. MTP is what we call our state’s Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, which now ends on June 30, 2023.

Earlier this year, we shared an update on MTP, which included the status of our state’s MTP waiver renewal—called MTP 2.0—and the likelihood of CMS extending our current MTP period.

What’s happening?

The Health Care Authority (HCA) and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) began negotiating with CMS on MTP 2.0 in October. However, CMS will not finish their negotiations by the end of this year. So, CMS approved a short extension—from January 1–June 30, 2023—to the current MTP waiver period, which was scheduled to end December 31, 2022.

This extension will allow:

Current MTP programs to continue, and Apple Health enrollees can continue to have access to services without disruption of care.
Time for CMS to continue to review Washington’s MTP 2.0 application.
Our state to continue to negotiate and work with CMS.

Read our FAQ for more information.

What’s next?

Through June 30, 2023, we will continue all current MTP activities and initiatives. CMS is very supportive of MTP 2.0, which we hope they approve next summer.

What’s MTP?

MTP is an agreement between our state and CMS that allows us to develop innovative projects, activities, and services that improve Apple Health (Medicaid) using federal funds. MTP benefits those enrolled in Washington State's Medicaid program. We submitted an application to CMS in July 2022 to renew MTP.

Where do I go to learn more?

Visit our MTP website section and MTP renewal page.
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For questions, contact us at MedicaidTransformation@hca.wa.gov.

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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