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ASPE Report Examines Uninsurance and Pre-existing Conditions

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The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently released a report that addresses the number of individuals who have preexisting conditions and have experienced periods without health insurance coverage. The report then examines how their situation has changed as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). To download a copy of the report, […] Read More »

NDNRC to Present on Webinar for United Spinal

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On Wednesday, January 18, the NDNRC will be presenting on a webinar for the United Spinal Association on the benefits the Affordable Care Act has for people with disabilities. Along with a general overview of the resources available through the NDNRC, the presentation will focus on critical questions regarding enrolling in the right healthcare plans. The presentation […] Read More »

January 6, 2017

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CHRIL ARTICLE SHOWS MEDICAID EXPANSION HELPS DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT An article in the American Journal of Public Health was posted at the end of December which examines the effect that Medicaid expansion has had on workforce participation for people with disabilities. The article demonstrates that the workforce participation rate for people with disabilities is significantly higher in states where […] Read More »

Kaiser Releases Medicaid Primer

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If you have questions about the Medicaid program, the Kaiser Family Foundation just released a new fact sheet which addresses many of the common questions people unfamiliar with Medicaid program may have. These questions include what it is, how it’s structured, what does it cover, how much does it cost and what effect did the […] Read More »

CMS Releases Medicaid Enrollment Data for October 2016

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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment Report from October 2016. To read the report from CMS, click here. This report can also be found on our Resources & Links page under “Enrollment Statistics.” Prior Medicaid enrollment reports from CMS, are archived on our website here. Read More »