Issue Briefs | Apr 12, 2012

Overview of Final Medicaid Eligibility Regulation

Manatt Health Solutions

On March 16, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued final and interim final rules codifying Medicaid eligibility and enrollment provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules address Medicaid eligibility categories, expansion of Medicaid eligibility for non-disabled adults, modernization of eligibility verification rules, streamlining Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) applications and renewals, and coordinating eligibility across Medicaid and CHIP. This policy brief, prepared by Manatt Health Solutions, gives a high level overview of important highlights, focusing on key areas where HHS has changed or expanded upon the proposed Medicaid rules published on August 17, 2011. It then provides a section-by-section summary of the regulations.


Expert Perspectives

November 22, 2024

Information Sharing Considerations for Implementing the Consolidated Appropriations Act’s Requirements for Justice-Involved Children and Youth

This expert perspective reviews the information sharing considerations for states in implementing the Consolidated Appropriations Act’s (CAA) requirements to provide targeted case management and screening and diagnostic services for children and youth who are incarcerated and enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. The expert perspective highlights key areas of CAA implementation that require information sharing, which states will need to consider as they work towards coming into full compliance.

November 15, 2024

CMS Releases Guidance on Optional Long-Term Use of Unwinding-Related Section 1902(e)(14) Waivers

On November 14, 2024, CMS released its second installment in its series of Medicaid and CHIP guidance intended to support state efforts to verify eligibility and conduct renewals in compliance with federal Medicaid and CHIP requirements. A new expert perspective summarizes the latest CMCS Informational Bulletin and accompanying slide deck which address the continued use of unwinding-related section 1902(e)(14) waivers beyond the previously established expiration date of June 30, 2025.