Potential government shutdown

In the event of a federal government shutdown, individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage—and those accessing behavioral health services—will not experience a disruption in care. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide.

If a shutdown occurs, we will share more information at that time.

Behavioral Health and Community Health Aides Medicaid State Plan Amendment 23-0003 Public Notice

Notice: Behavioral Health and Community Health Aides Medicaid State Plan Amendment 23-0003 Public Notice is now available online.

Description: The Health Care Authority (HCA) previously published notice under WSR# 22-20-065 of the intent to submit Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 22-0023 to establish two new provider types in the Medicaid State Plan: Community Health Aides and Behavioral Health Aides. Submission of this SPA has been delayed until early to mid-2023; therefore the SPA is renumbered as 23-0003.