Reports , Templates & Toolkits | Apr 12, 2016

Medicaid Expansion: Just the Facts

GMMB & Manatt Health Solutions

Updated: April 2016

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), thirty-one states plus the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid, providing a substantial base of evidence for the impact of Medicaid expansion, from a variety of perspectives.  Data available from these states and a growing research base provide key information about the benefits and the strategic value of expansion.  This report, prepared by GMMB and Manatt Health Solutions, presents a set of facts from states that have expanded Medicaid, including information on the budget impact, effect on hospitals and low-income, working adults, and more.


Expert Perspectives

Collaborating to Connect Consumers to Coverage

This year has presented many unique and unexpected challenges, but as open enrollment approaches states are making concerted efforts to connect residents with public and private health coverage options and are anticipating more churn between programs than ever before amid the COVID-19 public health crisis. Millions have filed for unemployment since the pandemic began, many losing their employer-sponsored health coverage or experiencing income loss in the process. As consumers navigate ongoing changes in their income or health coverage, it is more important than ever to clearly communicate with consumers what health coverage options are available for the remainder of 2020 and heading into 2021. This expert perspective lays out key takeaways on messaging to consumers to enroll in coverage this OEP and highlights examples from two states.

October 19, 2020

Ensuring Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adult Medicaid Enrollees: A Roadmap for States

This expert perspective provides a roadmap for states to assess their vaccine coverage policies in Medicaid and, if necessary, to close any coverage gaps that might otherwise inhibit vaccine uptake during a crucial period of mass immunization. The concluding section discusses the possibility of congressional action that may alter the federal landscape for Medicaid vaccine coverage.