1115 Waiver Demonstration – Washington State Traditional Health Care Practices Demonstration
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Washington State Traditional Health Care Practices Demonstration 1115 waiver is open for public comment as of October 6, 2026. This demonstration seeks to integrate traditional health practices into the state's Medicaid framework to improve health outcomes and service delivery.
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While this specific bulletin focuses on traditional health practices, it highlights the ongoing federal process for public engagement in 1115 waiver demonstrations, which frequently serve as the mechanism for states to implement nutrition and health-related social needs (HRSN) services.
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