NOTICES
Renewal of SelectPlan for Women Family Planning Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver
[42 Pa.B. 3355]
[Saturday, June 9, 2012]The Department of Public Welfare (Department) announces its intent to renew the Commonwealth's Demonstration Waiver under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 1315) for family planning services, known as SelectPlan for Women.
Discussion
In May 2007, the Department received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Commonwealth's Family Planning Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver, known as SelectPlan for Women, from June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2012. On February 1, 2008, the Department issued Medical Assistance (MA) Bulletin 01-08-02, ''Implementation of SelectPlan for Women,'' announcing implementation of the program. SelectPlan for Women provides coverage of selected family planning services, pharmaceuticals and supplies for women who are not otherwise eligible for MA and are at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
The Department sought approval of the waiver for the purpose of improving access to and use of family planning services among women who are not eligible for MA. The Department has evaluated the effectiveness of the waiver and found an overall decrease in the rate of births under the MA Program since SelectPlan for Women was implemented, resulting in lower MA Program costs for maternity and newborn services. Therefore, the Department has made the decision to request approval from CMS to renew the waiver.
The Department intends to renew the SelectPlan for Women Family Planning Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for the period beginning June 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013. The Department is not changing the scope of services covered under the waiver or conditions for eligibility. With this renewal, the Department will continue to cover selected family planning services, pharmaceuticals and supplies, for women who:
• Are between 18 years of age and 44 years of age.
• Are residents of this Commonwealth.
• Are United States citizens or have satisfactory immigration status.
• Have no or limited family planning insurance coverage.
• Are not otherwise eligible for MA.
• Are not pregnant or sterilized.
• Have income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
More information about SelectPlan for Women and the specific services provided can be found on the Department's web site at www.selectplanforwomen.com.
Fiscal Impact
The renewal of the SelectPlan for Women Waiver is intended to be budget neutral; therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact.
Public Comment
Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding this notice to the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Medical Assistance Programs, c/o Regulations Coordinator, Room 515, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120, ra-PWSelectPlanRenew@ pa.gov. Comments received within 30 days will be reviewed and considered in the completion of the waiver renewal application.
Persons with a disability who require an auxiliary aid or service may submit comments using the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
GARY D. ALEXANDER,
SecretaryFiscal Note: 14-NOT-757. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 12-1059. Filed for public inspection June 8, 2012, 9:00 a.m.]
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