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level of statistical validity in the RMTS required by CMS. Each consortium composed of more than one LHJ will identify a member LHJ to act as the Lead Agency for the consortium and serve on the statewide LHJ Steering Committee. Each LHJ that is the sole entity in a consortium, such as Public Health -Seattle & King County, will identify a single person to represent it on the Steering Committee. Cost Allocation Plan: A federally-approved plan describing the methodology and procedures for claiming federal reimbursement for activities that are necessary for the efficient administration of the State Medicaid Plan. Health Care Authority (HCA): The State agency responsible for administration and oversight of the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program in Washington State. HIP AA Rules: "HIP AA Rules" shall mean the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules at 45 CFR Part 160 and 164. Local He-a.lth Jurisdiction CLHJ}: A signatory health department, health district, or county within the State of Washington that operates a public health department or division within its county government pursuant to authority granted under Chapters 70.05, 70.08, 70.46 RCW or other applicable law. LH J MAC Contract: The legal agreement between HCA and the LHJ for participation in the MAC program. The contract lays out the responsibilities of each party for ensuring program compliance. LHJ MAC Steering Co.mmittee : The LHJ MAC Steering Committee (Steering Committee) functions as an advisory board working under the direction ofWSALPHO leadership. The Steering Committee provides broad oversight of the LHJ MAC program in Washington State and acts as a point of contact for HCA staff. Medicaid Administrative Clai ming (MAC): Title XIX ofthe Social Security Act (the Act) authorizes payments to states for expenditures necessary for the administration of the State Medicaid Plan. Proportional Share: The percentage paid by each LHJ to WSALPHO for the costs ofthe WSALPHO Contractor and WSALPHO's administrative fee is based on the proportional share of the total federal reimbursement paid to all LHJ s for MAC activities for the most recent four quarters for which there is complete data. Protected Health Information: Shall have the same meaning as those terms in the HIP AA Rules. Random Moment Time Study: A web-based system operated by WSALPHO's Contractor that captures the activities that can be reimbursed under Medicaid Administrative Claiming via a CMS-approved time survey methodology. 2 Final 12115 2017