HHS Releases FMAP Rates for First Two Quarters of FY 2009 Recalculated Based on ARRA Increases

The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) released today in the Federal Register is for the first two quarters of FY 2009 (effective from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009). Rates are recalculated pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) including 6.2 increase to every state, plus the unemployment adjustment. See ANCOR's National Issues FMAP page to find your state's adjustment.