Public comment is invited on the draft Department of Health and Social Services Alaska Medicaid Access Monitoring Review Plan (AMRP) 2020 Final Report. Federal regulations require the department to annually review beneficiary access to providers enrolled to deliver services under the state Medicaid program. In addition to the annual requirement, the regulations also require an interim report when rates are adjusted for providers receiving payment under fee-for-service payment arrangements. The AMRP is due every three years, but interim reports are due more frequently should there be rate adjustments. The Alaska Medicaid AMRP 2020 Final Report is required in response to rate adjustments in state fiscal years 2017 2018, and 2020.

The draft report is attached for public review and comment. Those interested in providing comment may do so by submitting comments through email to heidi.barnes@alaska.gov. You may enter your comments directly in the email or attach a Word document or PDF to your message.