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title: O.C.G.A. § 49-4-142.4. Comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates; development of proposed rate models, documentation, and policy changes.
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# O.C.G.A. § 49-4-142.4. Comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates; development of proposed rate models, documentation, and policy changes.

(a) Beginning Fiscal Year 2024, and at least every four years thereafter, the department shall conduct a comprehensive review of provider reimbursement rates for home and community based services covered by the New Options Waiver (NOW) program, the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP), the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP), and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP). Such review shall be conducted on all waiver services and shall include input from the public, service providers, and other stakeholders.

(b) Based on the comprehensive review conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the department shall develop proposed rate models, related documentation, and associated policy changes to the policies and procedures of each waiver program. In addition, the department shall provide the projected fiscal impact of implementing such proposed rate models. Such proposed rate models, related documentation, associated policy changes, and the projected fiscal impact shall be submitted to the board, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and the General Assembly.

## History

Code 1981, § 49-4-142.4, enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 682, § 1/SB 610.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2022.