Alaska Online Public Notices #223529

Alaska Medicaid State Plan Amendments: PASARR and Assessment Tool Updates

This public notice announces the Alaska Department of Health's intent to amend the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan: - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Health (DOH) - Scope of Amendments: - Updates to Preadmission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PASARR) requirements for Nursing Facilities - Changes to Section 3.1 – Attachment K and Section 4.39 – Attachment A - Removal of references to specific assessment tools (Consumer Assessment Tool [CAT] and Inventory for Client and Agency Planning [ICAP]) - Broader language to accommodate new assessment tools - Updates to reflect current categorical determinations - Improvements to document readability - Financial and Service Impact: - No anticipated financial impact - No effect on EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) services - Products/Services/OEMs: - No specific products, services, or OEMs are mentioned, as this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Alaska Department of Health intends to seek approval from CMS for amendments to the Title XIX Medicaid State Plan effective July 1, 2026. The amendments involve changes to PASARR in Nursing Facilities, removal of outdated assessment tools, and updates to improve clarity and reflect current determinations. There is no anticipated increased financial impact, and the amendments do not affect EPSDT services. Public comments are invited until May 20, 2026.

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