Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200311

Regulatory Changes to Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Rates for Subacute Stabilization and Residential Services in Alaska

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes by the State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health, affecting Medicaid behavioral health 1115 waiver service rates for subacute stabilization and residential services. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; changes impact Medicaid service providers statewide - Products/Services Requested: - Subacute stabilization services (hourly) - Provided by licensed subacute mental health facilities - Hourly rate, not to exceed 23 hours and 59 minutes - Subacute residential services (adult, daily) - Daily rate, not to exceed seven days without prior authorization - Subacute residential services (adolescent, daily) - Daily rate, not to exceed seven days without prior authorization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prior authorization required to exceed service limits - Facilities must be licensed under specific state regulations - Updates to Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code and Medicaid rate chart - No product part numbers or quantities specified, as this is a regulatory change rather than a traditional procurement.

Description

The Department of Health in Alaska proposes regulatory changes to Medicaid behavioral health 1115 waiver services rates specifically for subacute stabilization and residential services. The changes include amendments to allow prior authorization for service limits, authorization of payment for services provided by licensed subacute mental health facilities with specified rates and service limits, and updates to the Chart of Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Medicaid Services Rates. Public comments are invited until October 21, 2026, with an oral hearing scheduled on October 6, 2026, via Zoom. The proposed changes are available for review on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and will be adopted after considering public input.

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