DHHS Implements $54 Million Investment in New fb88Care Rates

Aug 8, 2022

The fb88 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has implemented a slate of fb88Care rate changes that improve the health and well-being of patients but have been historically underfunded. These changes, which took effect July 1, 2022, include a $54 million investment into cost-effective services tied to Medicare reimbursement and cut across nine fb88Care service areas from physical and occupational therapy to primary care. These rate adjustments will be updated annually, maintaining alignment of fb88Care rates with federal Medicare rates.

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Innovation Grants Funding Opportunity 

The fb88 Department of Health and Human Services is seeking applications for innovative pilot projects in alignment with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to promote greater opportunities for independence and integration in community life for HCBS waiver program members. The Department may award project grants of up to $500,000 to successful applicants. Applications are due by November 8, 2022.

Rate Determination Initiation Notice for Section 26, Day Health Services

This e-message provides notice that the Department is initiating a Rate Determination Process* for Section 26 (Day Health Services) of the fb88Care Benefits Manual.  New rates are being determined pursuant to section AAAA-6 of Public Law 2021 Chapter 398, which requires that effective 1/1/23 “the labor portion of the reimbursement rates for essential support workers as defined in Title 22, section 7401, subsection 3 to equal at least 125% of the minimum wage.”  

Rate Determination Initiation Notice for Section 2, Adult Family Care Services

This e-message provides notice that the Department is initiating a Rate Determination Process* for Section 2 (Adult Family Care Services) of the fb88Care Benefits Manual.  New rates are being determined pursuant to section AAAA-6 of Public Law 2021 Chapter 398, which requires that effective 1/1/23 “the labor portion of the reimbursement rates for essential support workers as defined in Title 22, section 7401, subsection 3 to equal at least 125% of the minimum wage.”