PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAID PROGRAM STATE PLAN AMENDMENT 16-008 REGARDING HEALTH HOME – DIABETES / ANXIETY / DEPRESSION Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. c1396a(a)(13) (1997) and 42 C.F.R. c447.205, the Department of Health and Human Resources (“Department”), Bureau for Medical Services (“Bureau”) provides notice of the filing of a state plan amendment (SPA), identified as SPA 16-008, to create a health home pilot program in West Virginia for individuals who have diabetes, pre-diabetes, obesity and who are at risk for anxiety or depression. This SPA will be effective April 1, 2017. The expected fiscal impact for fiscal year 2017 is $1,471,784. The SPA and this notice will be available for public inspection in each county office of the Department of Health and Human Resources during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, November 21, 2016 through Wednesday, December 21, 2016, and on the web at: www.dhhr.wv.gov/bms then Public Notices. Written comments may be sent to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Medical Services, 350 Capitol Street, Suite 251, Charleston, WV 25301- 3706. Any written comments received will be available for review at the above address during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, November 21, 2016 through Wednesday, December 21, 2016. 11-28-MON-1-RH; 5037