CMS Approves Amendment to Georgia’s Planning for Healthy Babies Section 1115 Demonstration

View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved an amendment to the section 1115 demonstration, "Georgia Planning for Healthy Babies." This amendment allows Georgia to continue to reimburse legally responsible individuals (LRIs) for providing medically necessary personal care services (PCS) as stipulated under section 1905(a) to individuals under age 21 enrolled in the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP). Under this amendment, LRIs must meet certain provider requirements set by the state and all other criteria established by the demonstration to receive payments for providing direct care. This demonstration is approved through December 31, 2029. Today's approval and other administrative documents can be found on the Medicaid.gov demonstration page. Stay connected with Medicaid.gov and CMS: Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Contact Us   Questions or problems? Please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This e-mail was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (410-786-5473) · 7500 Security Boulevard · Baltimore MD 21244