Virginia DMAS Request To Perform A Rate Study To Evaluate Costs Related To Medicaid Behavioral Health Service Enhancements

On September 30, 2022, the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) published this request to perform a rate study to evaluate costs related to Medicaid behavioral health service enhancements. DMAS is requesting funding to secure a contractor for a rate study to evaluate costs related to continued, necessary enhancements of Medicaid Behavioral Health services. The studies requested are intended to help the Commonwealth prioritize potential future investments in the mental health system, as the rate study allows for determination of both rate but then eventually the budget impact or neutrality of any authorized changes . . .