Public Hearing on Medicaid Reform 1115 Demonstration
Notice Tags
Medicaid, Health Care
Notice Type(s)
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
June 26, 2023 04:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
June 26, 2023 05:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
07/07/23 11:59 PM
Description/Agenda
Dental Services for Medicaid-eligible Adults,
Family Planning Services,
and Chronic Conditions Support
Public Hearings
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Integrated Healthcare will hold public hearings to discuss three amendments to Utah's Medicaid Reform 1115 Demonstration. The Department will also accept public comment regarding the amendments online, by email, or mail during the public comment period from June 7, 2023, through July 7, 2023.
The Dental Services for Medicaid-eligible Adults amendment seeks authority from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide dental services to Medicaid-eligible adults ages 21 and older who are not already eligible for dental services.
The Family Planning Services amendment seeks authority from CMS to provide family planning services to a specific population that is otherwise ineligible for Medicaid.
The Chronic Conditions Support amendment seeks authority from CMS to provide additional Medicaid services to individuals in rural areas of the state with qualified chronic health conditions.
Public Hearings:
The Department will conduct two public hearings to discuss the demonstration amendments. The dates and times are listed below. Both public hearings will be held via video and teleconferencing.
Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, during the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting
Video Conference: Google Meet Meeting meet.google.com/ppd-afmv-vnw
Or join by phone: (US) +1 401-552-4511 PIN: 955 386 753 #
Monday, June 26, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Video Conference: Google Meet Meeting meet.google.com/vvm-yxkz-eah
Or join by phone: (US) +1 650-466-0974 PIN: 714 775 327 #
Individuals requiring an accommodation to fully participate in either meeting may contact Laura Belgique at lbelgique@utah.gov or 1 (801) 538-6241 by June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Public Comment:
A copy of the public notice and proposed amendments are available online at: https://medicaid.utah.gov/1115-waiver/
The public may comment on the proposed amendment requests during the public comment period from June 7, 2023, through July 7, 2023.
Comments may be submitted using the following methods:
Online: https://medicaid.utah.gov/1115-waiver/
Email: Medicaid1115waiver@utah.gov
Mail: Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Integrated Healthcare
PO Box 143106
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3106
Attn: Laura Belgique
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Laura Belgique at 1 (801)-538-6241.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Video Conference: Google Meet Meeting meet.google.com/vvm-yxkz-eah
Or join by phone: (US) +1 650-466-0974 PIN: 714 775 327 #