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A children’s health policy blog

Welcome to Say Ahhh! a health care policy blog by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families. Our policy experts have their fingers on the pulse of what's happening on health care coverage for children and families. Our experience is diverse, our perspectives unique, our mission united.

Five Strategies to Make it Easier to Enroll in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage

May 21, 2013
Martha Heberlein
Affordable Care Act : Outreach and Enrollment / All

In case you missed it, it was a beautiful day in Washington on Friday and some exciting news from CMS made the day all the brighter – a State Health Official letter they released provides states with some tools to enroll eligible folks more efficiently.

Understanding that states will …

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Assister Types Abound: But Will Navigators and Assisters Be Plentiful Enough?

May 17, 2013
Tricia Brooks
Affordable Care Act : Outreach and Enrollment / All

CMS Releases Proposed DSH Hospital Cuts Methodology

May 15, 2013
Martha Heberlein
All

In the Midst of “Rate Shock” Fears, Insurers are Requesting Lower Rates in Oregon

May 14, 2013
Guest
All

Breast Cancer Patient Had to Become a Fundraiser to Make Up for Insurance Plan Shortcomings

May 14, 2013
Guest
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Tech Tuesday – Technology Takes Over to Verify Medicaid Eligibility Electronically

May 14, 2013
Tricia Brooks
All

Helping Consumers Understand their New Health Insurance Options: CCIIO Releases Model Renewal Notice

May 11, 2013
Guest
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Governor Supports Medicaid Expansion – State Will Come Out Ahead on Health and Finances

May 10, 2013
Karina Wagnerman
All

Accepting Medicaid Funding is a Good Deal for States and Would Reduce Financial Burden for Uninsured Residents

May 10, 2013
Tara Mancini
Medicaid : Eligibility and Coverage / All

HHS Announces More Funding for ACA Consumer Assistance through Community Health Centers

May 09, 2013
Tricia Brooks
All

How Many Calls Does it Take to Sign Up for CHIP in Pennsylvania?

May 09, 2013
Cathy Hope
Affordable Care Act : Blog Posts / Outreach and Enrollment /
CHIP : Blog Posts / Eligibility and Coverage / All

Jocelyn Guyer Bids Farewell to CCF Family

May 08, 2013
Jocelyn Guyer
All

Tech Tuesday – A New Blog Series Highlighting Technology and its Potential to Transform Eligibility and Enrollment

May 07, 2013
Tricia Brooks
Affordable Care Act : Outreach and Enrollment / All

Now About the FMAP for Those Expansion States…

May 07, 2013
Martha Heberlein
Medicaid : Financing / All

Proposed Navigator Standards Comments Due Today

May 06, 2013
Tricia Brooks
Affordable Care Act : Outreach and Enrollment / All

Florida Fails to Act on Medicaid Option

May 03, 2013
Joan Alker
All

Oregon Study Adds to Growing Evidence of Positive Impact of Medicaid Coverage

May 02, 2013
Joan Alker
Medicaid : Blog Posts / All

West VA Governor Says “Yes” to Medicaid Option

May 02, 2013
Cathy Hope
All

Medicaid and Medical Support, What Does the ACA Say?

May 02, 2013
Tricia Brooks
All

HHS’s New Model Application – A Major Step Forward

April 30, 2013
Jocelyn Guyer
Affordable Care Act : Outreach and Enrollment / All