Implementing cost reporting for certain Medicaid service provider types

This bill establishes a standardized cost reporting system for specific Medicaid service providers in Montana, including those offering mental health, substance use disorder, developmental disabilities, and senior long-term care services. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will create a uniform reporting format that providers must use to submit actual expenditure and revenue data from their most recent fiscal year, with exemptions determined by the department and data collection occurring at least every four years. The department will analyze this data alongside claims information and national statistics to produce a report on Medicaid rate adequacy, which will inform future budget requests to adjust reimbursement rates as needed. This process requires legislative funding and includes provisions for data protection, provider consultation during format development, and potential contracting with external experts to assist with reporting.