Behavioral Health Services for Adults with Serious Mental Illness Public Hearings
The Utah Department of Health, Division of Medicaid and Health Financing (DMHF), will hold public hearings to discuss an amendment to the State’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver. The DMHF will also accept public comment regarding the demonstration amendment during the 30-day public comment period from June 16, 2020 through July 16, 2020.
With this amendment, the DMHF is requesting expenditure authority to claim federal financial participation (FFP) for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries, age 21-64, who receive inpatient psychiatric services or residential mental health treatment in an Institution for Mental Disease (IMD). An IMD is defined as a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution of more than 16 beds that is primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons with mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care and related services.
Public Hearings
The DMHF will conduct two public hearings to discuss the demonstration amendment. The dates and times are listed below. Due to the COVID-19 emergency and state social distancing guidelines, both public hearings will be held via video and teleconferencing.
- Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., during the Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) meeting
- Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser)
meet.google.com/qfg-ngsm-qnk opens in a new tab - Or join by phone: 1-608-879-0629 (PIN: 280 891 653#)
- Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
- Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser)
meet.google.com/zha-xkbr-skg opens in a new tab - Or join by phone: 1-561-614-0004 (PIN: 113 934 982#)
- Video Conference: Google Hangout Meeting (only works in the Chrome web browser)
Individuals requiring an accommodation to fully participate in either meeting may contact Jennifer Meyer-Smart at email jmeyersmart@utah.gov or 385-215-4735 by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 16, 2020.
Public Comment
A copy of the public notice and proposed amendments are available here.
The public may comment on the proposed amendment request during the 30-day public comment period from June 16, 2020 through July 16, 2020.
Comments may be submitted online or by:
Email: Medicaid1115waiver@utah.gov
Mail:
Utah Department of Health
Division of Medicaid and Health Financing
PO Box 143106
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3106
Attn: Jennifer Meyer-Smart