The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has a new report out entitled “Marketplace Sign-Up Rate Is Strong Despite a Tumultuous Year, But Will It Last?” It looks at how enrollment has fared despite cuts to outreach and consumer assistance and what caused enrollment to remain strong. The paper also looks forward as to […] Read More »

A new blog post from the Commonwealth Fund takes a look at the trends for insurance coverage comparing the numbers for 2018 with prior years. They found that the uninsured rate for adults between the ages of 19-64 was at 15.5% in 2018 which is an increase from 2016 when the uninsured rate was at […] Read More »

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment Report from February 2018. 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. Read More »

As part of Medicaid Awareness Month, the Protect Our Care Coalition has been highlighting the benefits that Medicaid has for various populations. This week, their fact sheet highlights the benefits that Medicaid has for people with disabilities. They also have an online drive with graphics highlighting the importance Medicaid plays in the lives of people with […] Read More »

Today, comments were due on the Trump administration’s proposed rules on short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. The Kaiser Family Foundation has an issue brief that takes a closer look at these plans. The brief entitled “Understanding Short-Term Limited Duration Health Insurance” looks at how the coverage under these plans compares to ACA market plans as […] Read More »

Today, CMS made an announcement providing an additional Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals affected by 2017 hurricanes and hurricane-related weather events. The full CMS announcement for who qualifies is as follows: Additional Special Enrollment Period Available for Individuals Affected by 2017 Hurricanes and Hurricane-Related Weather Events On September 28, 2017, CMS released guidance about a Special […] Read More »

A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation takes a look at recent efforts by the Trump administration and some states to allow insurance companies to design plans which would not comply with the standards set out in the Affordable Care Act. The brief entitled “Proposals for Insurance Options That Don’t Comply with ACA […] Read More »

The Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) has posted a new online training module entitled “Medicare 101.” This course provides consumers and advocates a basic understanding of the Medicare program, and the many challenges faced as Medicare remains a critical source of health coverage and economic security for many.  The primary audience includes […] Read More »

Earlier this week we reported on CMS’s release of the 2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP). AAHD has concerns with what the changes in the NBPP will do to the essential health benefits and what that means for people with disabilities. Today, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a fact […] Read More »

Yesterday, CMS released the final rules for the 2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP). The NBPP sets the rules for how the Marketplaces will operate, and they directly affect Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) which will be offered in 2019. The CMS announcement includes a summary of what is included in the rules or […] Read More »