According to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, states have outlined and are implementing unwinding plans for the end of the continuous coverage requirement. This impact will vary significantly from state to state as it relates to ex parte renewals rates, communication plans, staff capacity, and differing operational policies for current Medicaid enrollees. However, […] Read More »

If you want to learn more about the ending of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement, you can join us for a Twitter chat that we are cohosting with Young Invincibles entitled “Medicaid Unwinding: What Do You Need to Know?” This Twitter chat will occur on Thursday, April 20 at 3 PM ET. You can follow […] Read More »

If you lose your Medicaid coverage, you can take action to reinstate your coverage, or find another plan through the Marketplace. You could lose coverage for a few different reasons: Case 1: You lost your coverage due to procedural reasons (Ex: You didn’t complete the proper paperwork or the state Medicaid agency did not receive […] Read More »

AAHD is pleased to announce the release of our newest fact sheet on the Medicaid unwinding. The fact sheet which is available on our NDNRC website is for those who want specific information on the end of the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement and what it means for people with disabilities. You can also find this […] Read More »

Yesterday, a federal court in Texas release an opinion which invalidates portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case of Braidwood Management v. Becerra addresses the ACA’s provisions related to preventive services. The specifics of the case focus on the fact that the ACA requires coverage at no cost to covered individuals for services […] Read More »

The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement has begun and states can begin to terminate people’s Medicaid eligibility as of April 1 which is less than a month away. CMS recently released a list of the timelines for all states as it relates to their unwinding. This allows advocates to better understand how these […] Read More »

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a National Coverage Determination (NCD) to cover elevation systems in power wheelchairs as a Medicare benefit. This will minimize strained shoulders and back muscles that impact an individual’s daily mobility in at home and outdoor settings. Comments are being received, particularly by people with disabilities who […] Read More »

Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10) saw record enrollment, so Olli the NaviGator is celebrating the record enrollment for OE10! Read More »

The Medicaid continuous coverage requirement will end on April 1 at which point, many may find themselves without coverage. CMS has announced that those individuals who lose coverage due to a Medicaid redetermination will be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in a plan through the ACA Marketplace. This SEP will be […] Read More »