Open enrollment has now concluded in all the state-based marketplaces and the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) recently reported the final enrollment numbers for the 2018 plan year. Despite the administration rolling back efforts to encourage enrollment, approximately 11.8 million people enrolled in a marketplace plan for 2018 which is only a drop […] Read More »
Archives for 2018
February 9, 2018
CHRIL SURVEY LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS The Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) is conducting an online survey of people with disabilities about getting and using health insurance and health care services. To learn more about the survey and how to enter a drawing to win one of five $100 gift cards, check out […] Read More »
CCD Sends Letter to HHS Opposing Work Requirements
Today, the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) sent a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services expressing its opposition to the recent guidance that CMS gave to states regarding work requirements. * The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Read More »
CHRIL Survey Looking for Participants
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! National Survey on Health Reform and Disability The NIDILRR-funded Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) is looking for adults with disabilities to complete an online survey about getting and using health insurance and health care services. Whether you have private insurance, insurance from an employer, Medicaid, Medicare or no insurance please complete the survey. […] Read More »
CMS Approves Medicaid Work Requirements in Indiana
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a waiver for the state of Indiana to add work requirements to their Medicaid program. You can read more about this waiver in Kaiser Health News. The American Association on Health and Disability (lead partner for the NDNRC) has serious concerns with adding work requirements […] Read More »
February 2, 2018
OPEN ENROLLMENT OUTREACH PROJECT CHANGES FOCUS Previously, we reported on a project we are working on with Community Catalyst which was aimed at spreading awareness about the open enrollment period. Now that open enrollment has concluded, the project is highlighting the benefits of coverage and how to effectively use your insurance (with tools like the […] Read More »
Open Enrollment Outreach Project Changes Focus
Previously, we reported on a project we are working on with Community Catalyst which was aimed at spreading awareness about the open enrollment period. Now that open enrollment has concluded, the project is highlighting the benefits of coverage and how to effectively use your insurance (with tools like the graphic below). Resources helping people understand health […] Read More »
Issue Brief Examines How People with Disabilities Would Be Affected by Work Requirements
The last few weeks we have reported on the latest moves by some states to impose work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries. The Kaiser Family Foundation has recently issued an issue brief entitled “How Might Medicaid Adults with Disabilities Be Affected By Work Requirements in Section 1115 Waiver Programs?” The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities […] Read More »
January 26, 2018
NHeLP SUES ADMINISTRATION OVER MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS Last week, we reported on the new waiver which was approved by CMS in Kentucky which would allow the state to impose work requirements as a prerequisite for Medicaid enrollment. This week, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) filed a lawsuit challenging the approval of the Kentucky waiver […] Read More »
NHeLP Sues Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements
Last week, we reported on the new waiver which was approved by CMS in Kentucky which would allow the state to impose work requirements as a prerequisite for Medicaid enrollment. Yesterday, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) filed a lawsuit challenging the approval of the Kentucky waiver arguing that it exceeds the authority provided by […] Read More »