ID H0577

Department must seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by July 1, 2027, for directed payments to qualifying hospitals participating in the Idaho behavioral health plan under 42 CFR 438.

Department may make directed payments to qualifying hospitals in medicaid managed care programs in amounts not exceeding the maximum allowable payment authorized by federal regulations, subject to written CMS approval.

Qualifying hospitals assessed under this section are exempt from assessment under section 56-1404, Idaho Code.

Bill declares an emergency and becomes effective on July 1, 2024.