Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated September 7, 2008
Medical Assistance Program; Prior Authorization List
The Department of Public Welfare (Department) announces additions to the Medical Assistance (MA) Program’s list of services and items requiring prior authorization, effective September 15, 2008:
* Letairis
* Methadone
* Myobloc (Botulinum Toxin Type B)
* Atypical antipsychotics when two or more are prescribed for 60 days or more
* Atypical antipsychotics when prescribed for children under 6 years [...]
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated August 30, 2008
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases and Additions to the Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases for Complete Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Screens
DPW’s Richman to visit Pottsville for talks on mental health
The free forum is being hosted by the Schuylkill County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Sovereign Majestic Theater, Pottsville.
Patriot-News: After “bonus-gate” DPW’s proposed program is an awful idea
On Sunday, the Patriot-News editorialized saying that after the current bonus scandal in the state Legislature they just don’t understand why any part of state government would start up a new bonus program.
Assessments to pass with the Budget?
Two huge savings opportunities for the Commonwealth have been discussed throughout the budget season. The first being a Managed Care Organization assessment extension. The current assessment expired on June 30, 2008, but there are plans to reenact it through June 30, 2013. It has potential cost savings of up to $215 million.
The second large sum would be a [...]
HB 2697
Current Printer’s No.: 4143
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Kenney (R-Philadelphia)
HB 2697 was introduced and referred to House Health & Human Services Committee on July 2, 2008.
Summary: An act providing for the establishment of transparent review of prescription drugs for utilization in the Fee For Service component of the Medical Assistance program.
Recent Developments: No committee meeting is [...]
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 27, 2008
Additional Class of Payments to Qualifying Acute Care General Hospitals
Availability of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Proposed State Plan and Public Hearing Schedule
Payment for Nursing Facility Services; General Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment and County Nursing Facility MA Day One Incentive Payment
Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by County and Nonpublic Nursing Facilities; Notice of [...]
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 20, 2008
Inpatient Hospitals Qualifying for Medical Assistance Disproportionate Share Payments
Senior Care and Services Study Commission
DPW Seeks Funding to Expand Nursing Home programs
Funding sought to provide independent living options for senior citizens at nursing homes.
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 7, 2008
Changes to an Additional Class of Disproportionate Share Payments
Grant Payments to Qualifying Teaching Hospitals
Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule Increase for a Select Colposcopy Procedure Code