Notice for October Medicaid Rate Changes

Effective October 1, 2008, Utah Medicaid will adjust its rates consistent with approved methodologies. Rate adjustments include new codes priced consistent with approved Medicaid methodologies as well as potential adjustments to existing codes. Nursing home rate changes to case mix components consistent with adopted payment methodology. No significant reimbursement change to impacted providers is expected. All rate changes are posted to the web and can be viewed at: http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/stplan/bcrp.htm. A copy of the changes may also be obtained through local health departments.