News Recap: Week of May 22
Across the country, state Medicaid programs are redetermining the eligibility of an estimated 90 million beneficiaries. As experts predicted, new data from the states who have begun the redetermination process
State Exchanges’ Role in Preventing Coverage Loss During Medicaid Redeterminations
There has been a lot of coverage in the media about the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and Medicaid redeterminations restarting after a three-year hiatus. Up to fifteen
State-Based Exchange Benefits: Easy Enrollment
It’s April, which means it’s tax time. An increasing number of people aren’t just thinking about their tax refunds, they’re thinking about health insurance. That’s because Maryland, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
State-Based Exchange Benefits: State Subsidies
There’s no question that ensuring people have access to quality health care is important for a state’s health and economy. However, health care costs can be a significant financial burden
News Recap: Week of April 10
On April 1, the Medicaid continuous coverage provision officially came to an end after three years. This provision was put in place through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA),
State-Based Exchange Benefits: Investing in Your State
One of the benefits frequently covered when discussing the operation of a state-based exchange (SBE) is cost savings. Let’s break down exactly what that means. Operating on HealthCare.gov An assessment
News Recap: Week of April 3
As of last Saturday, state agencies were allowed to begin removing people from Medicaid who no longer qualify for the program – something they have been barred from doing since
Potential Impacts of Millions Losing Health Coverage
Several policies enacted during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) allowed for easier and more affordable access to health insurance coverage. One such policy was Medicaid’s continuous coverage provision, which
News Recap: Week of March 20
Last week marked the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010 under former President Barack Obama. This landmark legislation ushered in a decade of expanded coverage
News Recap: Week of March 6
Medicaid redeterminations are still the industry hot topic. To ensure that states are doing all they can to minimize the number of Medicaid enrollees who lose their coverage during the