Alternative Benefit Plan Conforming Changes
Guidance for : This informational bulletin provides information to states about recent regulatory changes in Essential Health Benefit (EHB) standards affecting Medicaid Alternative Benefit Plans (ABPs). The bulletin includes information about conforming changes that may be needed in the following areas: EHB coverage standards for habilitative services and devices; updating the benchmark plan year used to define EHBs; prescription drug benefits and preventive services and supplies.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 28, 2016
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