Meetings & Presentations , Work Plans & Timelines | Oct 14, 2015

Social Media Insights, Best Practices, and Tips for OEP3 and Beyond

GMMB

As health insurance exchanges approach the third open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), social media platforms continue to represent vital channels through which exchanges can reach consumers.  Using social media to inform and educate consumers about the availability of affordable coverage options through the marketplace can be a critical component of an exchange’s communications plan, but also requires an understanding of some of the most effective ways of using them.  This slide deck, prepared by GMMB, provides an overview of several social media channels, as well as key insights and tips for making sure that exchanges are utilizing them as effectively as possible.  Additionally, GMMB has prepared a sample social media editorial calendar outlining potential themes, categories, and content ideas to use during the upcoming open enrollment period, and throughout 2016.


Expert Perspectives

September 6, 2024

Current Considerations for State Reinsurance Programs

Reinsurance is a long-standing tool for stabilizing health insurance markets and reducing premiums, and has played an important role in the success of the Affordable Care Act’s individual market as part of section 1332 state innovation waivers. Reinsurance increases affordability for consumers ineligible for the premium tax credit (PTC). However, the effects on PTC recipients are smaller, mixed, and have received little attention. This expert perspective summarizes recent research which raises questions about the impact of reinsurance programs on PTC recipients, and highlights related considerations for state policymakers.

CMS Issues Guidance on Renewal Timeliness Post-Unwinding

On August 29, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a CMCS Informational Bulletin (CIB) and accompanying slide deck to support states facing renewal backlogs. With this guidance, CMS is providing states additional time—until December 31, 2025—to complete Medicaid and CHIP eligibility renewals, address persistent backlogs in processing redeterminations, and achieve compliance with federal renewal timeliness requirements. This expert perspective provides an overview of the CIB.