Medical Services Board Minutes of The Meeting
The Medical Services Board meeting included discussions and final adoptions of revisions to the Medical Assistance Rule concerning enforcement remedies related to survey deficiencies, medical leave from nursing facilities, management of personal needs funds, updates to the Hospital Discounted Care Rule, updates to the Medical Assistance Act Rule concerning Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Provider Fees, and updates to the Continuous Eligibility for Medical Assistance programs. The board also discussed revisions to the Medical Assistance Eligibility Rules concerning the return of Buy-in Monthly Premiums Collection, the Wellness Education Benefit, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Reporting Requirements, and Qualified Residential Treatment Program Reporting Requirements. Additionally, there were open comments regarding the Department grievance process and issues with Private Duty Nursing.