One of our biggest concerns heading into the unwinding has been children experiencing gaps in health care coverage, especially as a result of losing coverage despite remaining eligible. As my colleague Elisabeth Wright Burak detailed a few weeks ago, these fears are already coming true in at least one state. Later this week, most states […]
As more states adopt Medicaid’s postpartum extension, making health coverage work for postpartum people and their newborns requires dedicated attention by states on the best ways to ensure mom and child get the right care at the right time. One popular, evidence-based intervention for young families is home visiting. The approach typically includes some combination […]
On May 23, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new proposed rule related to the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) and other Medicaid drug pricing, reimbursement and data collection issues. While much of the proposed rule focuses on regulatory changes conforming to legislation affecting the MDRP enacted in recent years as […]
May is a month for moms: we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s maternal mental health awareness month, and Congressional leaders chose May to reintroduce the Black Maternal Health Momnibus, a group of a dozen bills designed to address all facets of the Black maternal mortality crisis. Giving birth and taking care of a young child is […]
KFF released new survey data that finds two-thirds of Medicaid enrollees are unprepared for the renewal process as states begin the process of “unwinding” the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement that was lifted by Congress on March 31. The KFF survey includes more interesting data that reveals that large majorities across demographic groups are not aware […]
Editor’s Note: Since this post was published, CCF submitted formal comments on the Managed Care proposed rule. Earlier this month, CMS proposed changes to regulations that govern the operation of Medicaid managed care in 41 states. The main purpose of the proposals is to improve access to care (by, among other things, beefing up network adequacy […]
