Medicaid

The 黑料网 Medicaid Network representatives and economics and health policy staff monitor local Medicaid programs and review local coverage policies. In addition, the network's relationships with large, multistate Medicaid MCOs allow the 黑料网 to have valued input in reviewing and commenting on medical coverage policies.

Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 41 states (including the District of Columbia) have taken advantage of federal subsidies and opted to expand Medicaid eligibility leading to a dramatic increase in Medicaid enrollment.

  • Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions:

Medicaid Waivers

Many states have taken advantage of 1115 demonstration waivers through CMS. Through these waivers, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services may waive certain provisions of the Medicaid law to give states additional flexibility to design and improve their programs.

  • Medicaid Waiver Tracker:
  • State Waiver List:

Medicaid Information and Resources

  • Kaiser Family Foundation:
  • Kaiser Family Foundation:
  • Medicaid and CHIP Scorecard: The includes data on State Health System Performance, State Administrative Accountability, and Federal Administrative Accountability

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Resources

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) is a non-partisan legislative branch agency that provides policy and data analysis and makes recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the states on a wide array of issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children鈥檚 Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The MACPAC releases its Reports to Congress twice annually, by March 15 and June 15 respectively.

CMS Resources

The CMS website provides resources for providers, states, and beneficiaries.

AMA Resources

Presentations

Getting Involved

For questions regarding the Medicaid Network at the 黑料网, please contact Kimberly Greck or Christina Berry.