State Health Updates
State updates as of September 27, 2024.
State updates as of September 27, 2024.
On September 20, 2024, CMS issued guidance detailing the timeline and expectations for states to fully comply with federal Medicaid and CHIP renewal requirements. This expert perspective summarizes the guidance, which requires every state to submit by December 31, 2024 a plan (using CMS’ template) that assesses state compliance with the federal renewal requirements and describes the plan for addressing deficiencies to achieve full compliance by December 31, 2026.
State updates as of September 20, 2024.
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, state Medicaid agencies and Marketplaces have various tools to reach their audiences efficiently and effectively with important information. WhatsApp, a globally adopted direct messaging platform, has risen in popularity with users in the U.S. and shown increased potential for reaching specific populations. While WhatsApp is commonly used as a direct-to-consumer tactic, this expert perspective explores strategies and best practices for states that are interested in using WhatsApp in their member outreach and support efforts.
State updates as of September 13, 2024.
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.
State updates as of September 6, 2024.
State updates as of August 30, 2024.
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.
State updates as of August 23, 2024.