Meetings & Presentations | May 12, 2013

Medicaid Small Group Convening

The State Network hosted a Medicaid Small Group Convening on April 25-26, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The State Network hosted a Small Group Convening in Balitmore, MD on April 25-26, 2013, bringing together state officials and technical experts to discuss pressing Medicaid implementation issues.  The agenda can be found here and selected presentations from the meeting are compiled and listed by session below.

Implementing the Alternative Benefit Plan (ABP)

FMAP Claiming and MAGI Conversion

Surviving the Open Enrollment Period (OEP)

Transitioning Existing Waiver Populations

Insurance Affordability Program Eligibility Appeals

Continuity of Coverage/Care (Breakfast Roundtable)

Expert Perspectives

April 12, 2021

COBRA Assistance in the American Rescue Plan Act: A Guide for States

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 as a signature effort to assist in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic downturn. Included as part of the sweeping legislation is a program to fully subsidize COBRA coverage for six months starting in April of 2021. This expert perspective provides a short overview of COBRA and mini-COBRA, the major elements of the ARPA COBRA Assistance program, and considerations for state policymakers related to the program.