Issues Addressed by This Demonstration Sample Clauses

Issues Addressed by This Demonstration. Under the FPW demonstration, Florida seeks to continue building upon the following objectives that have been fundamental to Florida’s Medicaid improvement efforts over the past 21 years: • Increasing access to family planning services. • Increasing child spacing intervals through effective contraceptive use. • Reducing the number of unintended pregnancies. • Reducing Florida’s Medicaid costs by reducing the number of unintended pregnancies by women who would be eligible for Medicaid pregnancy-related services. Based on recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Florida’s continued efforts to improve its Medicaid program, the following objective will also be explored: • Improve or maintain health outcomes for the target population as a result of access to family planning services and/or family planning-related services; Florida’s motivation for improving its Medicaid program stems from two factors: (1) the nationwide concerns about ensuring continued access to high quality care for its Medicaid enrollees while (2) simultaneously addressing the rapid increases in Medicaid costs that have propelled the Medicaid program to the very top of states’ budget priorities nationwide. Individuals eligible under this demonstration will receive family planning services and supplies as described in section 1905(a)(4)(C) of the Act, which are reimbursable at the 90 percent Federal matching rate. The specific family planning services provided under this demonstration are as follows: • FDA-approved methods of contraception; • Sexually transmitted infection (STI)/sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, Pap smears and pelvic exams. Note: The laboratory tests done during an initial family planning visit for contraception include a Pap smear, screening tests for STIs/STDs, blood count and pregnancy test. Additional screening tests may be performed depending on the method of contraception desired and the protocol established by the clinic, program or provider. Additional laboratory tests may be needed to address a family planning problem or need during an inter-periodic family planning visit for contraception; • Drugs, supplies, or devices related to women’s health services described above that are prescribed by a health care provider who meets the state’s provider enrollment requirements (subject to the national drug rebate program requirements); and • Contraceptive management, patient education, and counseling. Individuals eligible under t...