Deadline for ICN Probationary Certification Applications Extended
Aug 24, 2017 - The Alabama Medicaid Agency has extended the deadline for organizations applying for probationary certification as Integrated Care Networks. These applications will be due after the Mandated Competitive Procurement (MCP) is released; therefore, the MCP will contain a specific due date.
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Alabama Medicaid to Pursue an Alternative to Regional Care Organizations
Jul 27, 2017 - Alabama Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar announced Thursday that in light of known federal administration changes and potential congressional adjustments the Alabama Medicaid Agency will pursue an alternative to the Regional Care Organization (RCO) initiative to transform the Medicaid delivery system. Moving forward, the State will work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a flexible program which builds off the Agency’s current case management structure as a more cost-efficient mechanism to improve recipients’ healthcare outcomes.
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Public Comment Sought for Second RCO Amendment
Jun 2, 2017 - The Alabama Medicaid Agency is seeking public comment on its proposed amendments to the CMS approved 1115 Waiver Project Number (11-W-00289/5). A copy of the proposed changes can be found on the Alabama Medicaid Agency website. The comment period is open until July 2, 2017. Written comments regarding the proposed waiver are welcome and should submitted to: RCOportal@medcaid.alabama.gov or James Hartin, Office of General Counsel, Alabama Medicaid Agency, 501 Dexter Avenue, P.O. Box 5624, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5624.
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Public Hearings Set for Medicaid’s Plan First Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Extension Application
Apr 25, 2017 - Providers, recipients and other interested individuals will have the opportunity to provide input on the Alabama Medicaid Agency’s Plan First program during public hearings in May in Birmingham and Montgomery.
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