7 AAC 136.010 was effective as an emergency regulation July 1, 2019. In reviewing the permanent amendment in accordance with AS 44.62.060 and 44.62.125, the regulations attorney made technical corrections to the emergency regulation made permanent. The technical changes appear in 7 AAC 136.010 as published in Register 232. The purpose of this chapter is to offer individuals who meet the eligibility criteria of this chapter services offered by the Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Program under the 1115 waiver approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). To meet the purpose of this chapter, the department will

1. (1) establish recipient eligibility;
2. (2) establish department approval criteria for providers of 1115 waiver services;
3. (3) ensure that all 1115 waiver services are provided according to the Special Terms and Conditions for Section 1115(a) Demonstration: Alaska Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Program, adopted by reference in 7 AAC 160.900, and according to service criteria established under 7 AAC 138 and 7 AAC 139;
4. (4) establish service standards and administrative procedures for providers of 1115 waiver services;
5. (5) conduct utilization reviews of the 1115 waiver project and 1115 waiver services;
6. (6) collect and report data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for project monitoring and evaluation; and
7. (7) establish definitions and service criteria for 1115 waiver services.

(Eff. 7/1/2019, Register 231; am 5/21/2020, Register 234; am 10/4/2020, Register 236)