California Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA 24-0001)

On February 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved this California state plan amenment (SPA) #24-001. This SPA permits the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to expand the needs-based criteria for children under five. It adds Participant-Directed Services and related budget authority, and adds incentive payments to provider organizations who assist individuals with obtaining competitive and integrated employment . . .