Bill No.: HB0080 Drafter: JHR

LSO No.: 06LSO-0094 Effective Date: 7/1/2006

Enrolled Act No.: HEA0019

Chapter No.: 67

Prime Sponsor: Joint Judiciary Interim Committee

Catch Title: Medicaid reimbursement for obstetric services.

Subject: Provides for increased reimbursement for obstetric services under the Wyoming Medical Assistance and Services Act.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Under The Wyoming Medical Assistance and Services Act (the Act), reimbursement rates are set for various medical procedures eligible for reimbursement under the Act.

· This bill:

· Establishes an increased reimbursement rate for obstetric services provided under the Act at 90% of the statewide average of the physician's specialty for the service as of July 1, 2006, not to exceed 100% of the provider's usual and customary charge for the service;

· Specifies the increased rate is for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008;

· Requires a report from the Department of Health to the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee by October 31, 2007 with respect to the additional costs incurred as a result of the increased reimbursement rate;

· Provides an appropriation for the costs of the increased reimbursement rates for obstetric services.

Comments:

· Report Required: 10/31/2007 from Department of Health to Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee.