Year: 2024
Resolution Number: 16
Action Taken: Referred to the Board
Status: In Progress
Author(s): Sara Jaber, MD
Sponsor: Sara Jaber, MD
On behalf of: MI Section, American College of OB/GYN
Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate with the Michigan State Medicaid Program to seek payment rates for obstetric services at a minimum of 100 percent of the geographically adjusted Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate that obstetric care for high-risk obstetrics patients enrolled in Medicaid may be billed outside of the global obstetric codes to reflect the amount and complexity of the care and improve outcomes; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for increases in the states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentages or other funding during significant economic downturns to allow state Medicaid programs to continue serving Medicaid patients and cover rising enrollment.
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate with the Michigan State Medicaid Program to seek payment rates for obstetric services at a minimum of 100 percent of the geographically adjusted Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate that obstetric care for high-risk obstetrics patients enrolled in Medicaid may be billed outside of the global obstetric codes to reflect the amount and complexity of the care and improve outcomes; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for increases in the states’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentages or other funding during significant economic downturns to allow state Medicaid programs to continue serving Medicaid patients and cover rising enrollment.
Fiscal Note: $12,000-$24,000
Resolution: View PDF for Medicaid Payment for Obstetric Care
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