Managing State-Level ACA Implementation Through Interagency Collaboration
Managing State-Level ACA Implementation Through Interagency Collaboration” was developed by Shelly Ten Napel and the State Network team to describe the early lessons learned from state officials and technical experts related to the leadership and coordination strategies needed to successfully implement the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at the state level.
Overview of Final Regulations on Health Insurance Premium Tax Credit
On May 18, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalized regulations related to health insurance premium tax credits authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for certain lower-income individuals who enroll in qualified health plans (QHPs) through Exchanges.
Preparing for 2014: Findings from Research with Lower-Income Adults in Three States
In 2014, millions of Americans will be eligible to enroll in Medicaid for the first time. To help states develop effective strategies and messages to promote enrollment when the program expands, GMMB in coordination with Lake Research Partners conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research through the State Network with people who will be newly eligible in 2014 in Alabama, Maryland, and Michigan.
Federal Requirements and State Flexibilities for Verifying Eligibility Criteria
he Affordable Care Act and the final Medicaid and Exchange regulations issued in March 2012 contemplate: real-time eligibility determinations; coordinated information technology eligibility systems across Insurance Affordability Programs; and, a simplified enrollment pathway for applicants that relies on electronic database verification coupled with self-attestation.
Developing an Evaluation Framework for the Affordable Care Act
This State Network sponsored Small Group Convening was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from April 30- May 1, 2012. The State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) and other technical experts led sessions to aid state officials in developing an effective evaluation framework in the context of the Affordable Care Act.
Coverage Transitions and Value Based Purchasing
This joint meeting, hosted by the State Network and Medicaid Leadership Institute, was held in Boston, MA on April 23-24, 2012. The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) led sessions that ranged from continuity of care during coverage transition to methods for integrated care and reimbursement.
Creating Seamless Coverage Transitions between Medicaid and the Exchanges
Under health reform, Medicaid will expand in 2014 to cover an additional 16 to 20 million beneficiaries. This population will include a significant percentage of childless adults with urgent and complex health care needs, who are likely to shift between subsidy programs over time.
State Milestones for ACA Implementation
This State Milestones document, prepared by Manatt Health Solutions, identifies critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation milestones states are striving to achieve by the end of 2012.
Overview of Final Medicaid Eligibility Regulation
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).
Overview of Final Exchange Regulations
On March 12, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) issued final and interim final rules governing the Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans; and Exchange Standards for Employers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).