Medicaid State Plan Amendment – School Based Services Coverage Updates Effective

The Alaska Department of Health has announced its intent to submit a State Plan Amendment (SPA) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The proposed amendment aims to update coverage policies for school-based services provided under the Medicaid program. The specific regulatory changes involve revisions to Section 4.19-B, page 10b, and Attachment 3.1-A of the Medicaid State Plan. These updates are intended to align state coverage with federal requirements and operational standards for school-based health services. The department has set a target effective date of January 1, 2027, for the proposed changes. This notice serves as the formal public notification of the state's intent to pursue these amendments with federal regulators.