Webinar Replay – Summer Webinar Series: The Future of Medicaid State Directed Payments
This webinar was held on June 10, 2026.
As CMS advances a proposed rule that would significantly reshape Medicaid State Directed Payments (SDPs), states, health plans, hospitals, and other providers face growing uncertainty around Medicaid financing, reimbursement, and access to care.
In this webinar, HMA experts examine the proposed SDP changes, including new Medicare-based payment limits, phase-down requirements for existing programs, and restrictions on supplemental payment structures. The discussion explores the potential financial, operational, and policy implications for Medicaid stakeholders and highlights key considerations for planning, advocacy, and implementation.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the major provisions of CMS’s proposed Medicaid State Directed Payment rule.
- Assess how new Medicare-based payment limits could affect provider reimbursement and Medicaid financing strategies.
- Identify potential impacts on value-based payment arrangements, provider sustainability, and access to care.
- Evaluate key considerations for states, health plans, and providers as they prepare for implementation and future policy changes.