April 10, 2013 - AHCCCS

2013 Amendments
*SPA 13-004 Drug Coverage
Updates the State Plan to exclude the coverage of barbiturates and benzodiazepines for
dual eligibles as Part D covers them effective January 1, 2013.
Submitted 3/28/13
*SPA 13-003 Primary Care Service Payments
Updates the State Plan to reflect that reimbursements for certain Primary Care Services
will comply with the Affordable Care Act.
Submitted 3/18/13
SPA 13-002 Technical Correction
Updates the State Plan to make technical correction that incorporates the changes
approved in SPA #11-017A.
Approved 4/3/13
Submitted 3/18/13
SPA 13-001 Tobacco Cessation Services for Pregnant Women
Updates the State Plan to include Tobacco Cessation Counseling Services for Pregnant
Women effective January 1, 2013.
Submitted 1/11/13
2012 Amendments
SPA 12-011 Community First Choice Option
Updates the State Plan to describe the Community First Choice Option effective January
1, 2013.
Submitted 10/5/12
SPA 12-010 NF Tax and Supplement Payment Structure
Updates the State Plan to describe the Nursing Facility Tax and Supplemental Payment
structure effective October 1, 2012.
Approved 11/1/12
Submitted 10/4/12
SPA 12-009 GME 2013
Updates GME funding for the service period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 for
programs with submitted IGAs.
Submitted 9/28/12
SPA 12-008 Nursing Facilities Provider Tax
Updates the State Plan to describe the Nursing Facility Tax and Supplemental Payment
structure effective October 1, 2012. (Note: This SPA has been withdrawn and replaced
with #12-010.)
Withdrawn 10/4/12
Submitted 7/25/12
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