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(1) The Contractor is prohibited from using any source of funds contained within the MAC budget unit until they have been assessed and determined appropriate; (2) The Contractor must complete the assessment annually and submit the assessment to the HCA Contract Manager no later than January 31 st or within thirty (30) business days of completion, whichever comes soonest; (3) If the assessment determines any portion of the scope of work overlaps with MAC activities, the entire cost objective is deemed to overlap and is prohibited from being used as CPE; and (4) Required to identify costs that must be offset, and verify the remaining net costs are allowable for inclusion in the MAC program and eligible for FFP reimbursement. 8. SKILLED PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL (SPMP) Contractor staff who have completed a two -or -more -year program leading to an academic degree or certificate in a medically related profession, demonstrated by possession of a medical license, certificate or other document issued by a recognized National or State medical licensure or certifying organization, or a degree in a medical field issued by a college or university certified by a professional medical organization are eligible for a seventy five percent (75%) enhanced reimbursement for specific MAC activities. Years of experience in the administration, direction, or implementation of the Medicaid program is not considered the equivalent of professional training in a field of medical care. The Contractor is permitted to perform SPMP activities as directed by HCA's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to assist in achieving HCA's goals and administering the Medicaid State Plan. The Contractor must: a) Monitor and ensure that FFP reimbursement for SPMP activities are in compliance with all federal, state, HCA and CMS Regulations, the CAP, Manual and this Agreement. Federal requirements include 42 CFR § 432.2, 432.45, 432.50, and 433.15; b) Have all forms and documents supporting the designation of an SPMP entered into the System and retained according to the SOS record's retention schedule; c) Not, and is prohibited from, requesting seventy five percent (75%) enhanced reimbursement for: Any staff who are not certified as an SPMP, as stated above; ii. Any staff whose position descriptions do not require certified SPMP duties or responsibilities; iii. Any staff who are not directly employed by the Contractor; iv. Medical assistance expenditures; V, Any SPMP activities that are not directed by HCA's CMO and explicitly described in this Agreement (All other allowable MAC activities performed by an SPMP are eligible for 50% FFP); and Local Health Jurisdiction Page 57 of 59 Medicaid Administrative Claiming Washington State Health Care Authority Contract # K3069