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South Dakota Medicaid SUD/IMD Template and Provider List Updates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved South Dakota's Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0015. This amendment updates the Substance Use Disorders/Institutions for Mental Diseases template and revises the provider list for school-based direct services and administrative claiming.

Minnesota Medicaid SPA 25-0036: MAT Services Recovery Peers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Minnesota's State Plan Amendment (SPA) 25-0036, effective October 1, 2025. This amendment removes the end date for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and adds recovery peers and treatment coordinators as qualified providers.

Arizona Medicaid SPA AZ-25-0029 Updates Nursing Facility Rates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Arizona State Plan Amendment AZ-25-0029, updating fee-for-service payment rates for nursing facility services. These updated rates are effective January 1, 2026.

North Dakota Medicaid State Plan Amendment Approval

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved North Dakota's State Plan Amendment (SPA) 26-0008 on March 10, 2026. This amendment updates the designee responsible for State Plan submissions. The SPA was effective January 5, 2026.

NY Cybersecurity Regulations and Grants for Water Systems

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants for the state's drinking water and wastewater systems. The regulations include mandatory training, incident reporting, and risk-based standards, with grants available for assessments and upgrades.