1903(a), except that, during the first 8 fiscal year quarters that the State plan amendment is in effect, the Federal medical assistance percentage applicable to such payments shall be equal to 75 percent. (2) Methodology The State shall specify in the State plan amendment the methodology the State will use for determining payment for the provision of whole genome sequencing clinical services. Such methodology for determining payment shall be established consistent with section 1902(a)(30)(A). (3) Planning grants (A) In general Beginning January 1, 2019, the Secretary may award planning grants to States for purposes of developing a State plan amendment under this section. A planning grant awarded to a State under this paragraph shall remain available until expended. (B) State contribution A State awarded a planning grant shall contribute an amount equal to the State percentage determined under section 1905(b) for each fiscal year for which the grant is awarded. (c) Hospital referrals A State shall include in the State plan amendment a requirement for any hospital that is a participating provider under the State plan (or a waiver of such plan) to establish procedures for referring any eligible individual who seeks or needs treatment in a hospital emergency department to a health care provider who is qualified (as determined by the State) to provide whole genome sequencing clinical services. (d) Reports by States Not later than three years after the date on which the State plan amendment under this section is approved, a State shall submit a report to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration on— (1) the extent to which whole genomic sequencing clinical services reduce health disparities