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MT HB473

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jane Gillette

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Health and Human Services may adopt Medicare fee schedules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by rule when establishing Medicaid reimbursement rates
  • Once adopted, Medicare fee schedules automatically incorporate changes and updates from CMS throughout the year without additional rulemaking
  • Standard administrative rulemaking procedures (notice, hearing, public comment requirements under sections 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307) do not apply to automatic updates of the fee schedules
  • Amends Montana Code Annotated sections governing administrative procedures and Medicaid program rules
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Allow for automatic CMS medicare fee schedule updates

Health

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare, and Safety3/3/2025
Human Services2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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