The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families recently released a series of fact sheets which look at the effect that Medicaid has on the health of children in each individual state. Their fact sheet for the effect of the Medicaid program across the country can be found here while each of the state fact […] Read More »
Medicaid Expansion Yields Decreased Racial Inequalities Among Cancer Patients
A study conducted by the Yale Cancer Center has revealed correlations between Medicaid expansion under the ACA and a decreasing number of racial disparities among cancer patients. The study shows how Medicaid expansion has provided cancer patients greater opportunities for earlier diagnosis and treatment; further closing historical racial gaps. Read More »
Proposed Amendments to Section 1557 Released
Late last week, the Trump Administration released proposed regulations which would amend Section 1557 of the ACA which is the civil rights section within the ACA. Links for the proposed rules, press release and fact sheet can be found below: Proposed rules Press release Fact sheet Read More »
CMS Navigator Funding Announced for OE7
Yesterday, CMS released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the open enrollment period for health plans for 2020 – the seventh open enrollment period (OE7). As was the case last year, funding available this year is significantly lower than the funding levels in the first five years. The CMS announcement can be found below. To […] Read More »
Georgetown Study Examines New York Law on Surprise Billing
A new issue brief from the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) examines a law passed in New York in 2014 on surprise balance billing and the effects that it has had for consumers. The brief entitled “New York’s 2014 Law to Protect Consumers from Surprise Out-of-Network Bills Mostly Working as Intended: Results […] Read More »
Disability Community Comments on Selling Health Insurance across State Lines
CMS had recently asked for comments on possible regulations around selling health insurance across state lines. Three coalitions of which AAHD is a part submitted comments raising concerns about the potential implications of such a policy change. Links to the comments from the three coalitions can be found below: Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation Consortium for […] Read More »
Kaiser Examines Market Performance in 2018
A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation examines how carriers performed in the 2018 market. The brief entitled “Individual Insurance Market Performance in 2018” addresses how insurance companies prepared for the potentially volatile market in 2018 and what it means for consumers. Read More »
Survey Done of Employer-Based Coverage
The Kaiser Family Foundation (along with the Los Angeles Times) issued a report from a survey they had done of adults with health insurance through their employers. The Kaiser/LA Times report examines how employer-based health plans with high out-of-pocket costs affect individuals with chronic conditions. Read More »
Updates on Utah’s Medicaid Expansion
In last fall’s election, three states passed ballot initiatives which expanded Medicaid in their states. One of those states was Utah, where the state legislature has sought to do a modified expansion which would only cover individuals up to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The Kaiser Family Foundation has released an explainer brief […] Read More »
CMS Finalizes NBPP for 2020
Yesterday, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for the 2020 plan year. The NBPP is the regulatory framework which CMS uses to operate the federally facilitated marketplace (healthcare.gov). To learn the specifics, you can download the final rules or check out the CMS press release or CMS’s summary […] Read More »
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