The state plans to fill the gap by using a one-time federal funding. It will also tighten authorizations for enrollees who are seeking certain mental health treatments as well as home and community-based care, according to the report.
The state has attributed the gap to a larger number of people enrolled in the program.
Provider reimbursements will not be affected, according to the report.
Related Articles on Medicaid:
Up to 22.4M New Medicaid Enrollees Expected by 2019
Wisconsin Releases Final Medicaid Proposal to Close $554M Budget Gap
Overhaul of Kentucky’s Medicaid Program Takes Effect
