equal-access-payment-practices

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not pay all provider types prospectively or alternatively does not demonstrate that it is not a generally-accepted practice for all provider types, as required by 98.45(m)(1). (Plan Question 4.4.1a). Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through August 1, 2026. • The Lead Agency does not pay based on enrollment or alternatively does not provide justification that this is impracticable or is not a generally-accepted practice, as required by 98.45(m)(2). (Plan Question 4.4.1b). Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 10/12/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Develop legislative proposal and engage with partners 02/01/2025 2 Manage legislative process and advocate for passage. 05/19/2025 3 Work on electronic system changes (if legislation is passed.) 09/01/2026 4 Enact policy change. 10/12/2026