Relates to reimbursement for anesthesia services; provides that an insurer may use a time related reimbursement methodology for anesthesia services if such methodology is based upon criteria established by an independent organization.
Relates to reimbursement for anesthesia services; provides that an insurer may use a time related reimbursement methodology for anesthesia services if such methodology is based upon criteria established by an independent organization.
Requires the local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care; provides that eligible expenditures for such luggage shall be subject to state reimbursement under the foster care block grant.
Requires the local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care; provides that eligible expenditures for such luggage shall be subject to state reimbursement under the foster care block grant.
Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.
Relates to reimbursement of home care aides; requires the commissioner of health to ensure rate ranges for Medicaid managed care organizations comply with certain reimbursement rates.
Renames the block grant for child care to the early childhood fund; requires the office of children and family services administer such fund; expands who qualifies for guaranteed child care assistance.