Sole Community Hospital Rate Update Medicaid State Plan Amendment 24-0031

Notice: Sole Community Hospital Rate Update Medicaid State Plan Amendment 24-0031 is now available online.

Description: HCA intends to submit Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-0031 to reduce the sole community hospital rate multiplier to 1.25 as required under RCW 74.09.5225 3(a). The Washington State legislature authorized an increased multiplier for sole community hospitals meeting certain criteria starting on July 1, 2018, and expiring on June 30, 2024. SPA 24-0031 reflects the reduced multiplier that will be effective July 1, 2024.