14126.025. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 875, Sec. 5.)

(a) The department shall seek approval of an amendment to the Medicaid state plan specifically outlining the reimbursement methodology developed pursuant to this article not later than February 1, 2005.

(b) The amendment to the Medicaid state plan pursuant to subdivision (a), and any regulations, provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, shall be prepared in consultation with representatives of the long-term care industry, organized labor, seniors, and consumers.