News Recap: Week of May 8
Under legislation passed by House Republicans last week, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 55 who don’t have children or other dependents would be required to work in exchange for enrollment
State Exchanges’ Role in Preventing Coverage Loss During Medicaid Redeterminations
There has been a lot of coverage in the media about the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and Medicaid redeterminations restarting after a three-year hiatus. Up to fifteen
State-Based Exchange Benefits: Easy Enrollment
It’s April, which means it’s tax time. An increasing number of people aren’t just thinking about their tax refunds, they’re thinking about health insurance. That’s because Maryland, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
News Recap: Week of April 17
Now that the Medicaid continuous coverage provision has come to an end and redeterminations have resumed, states are now faced with the daunting administrative undertaking of checking whether all the
State-Based Exchange Benefits: State Subsidies
There’s no question that ensuring people have access to quality health care is important for a state’s health and economy. However, health care costs can be a significant financial burden
News Recap: Week of April 10
On April 1, the Medicaid continuous coverage provision officially came to an end after three years. This provision was put in place through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA),
News Recap: Week of April 3
As of last Saturday, state agencies were allowed to begin removing people from Medicaid who no longer qualify for the program – something they have been barred from doing since
Potential Impacts of Millions Losing Health Coverage
Several policies enacted during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) allowed for easier and more affordable access to health insurance coverage. One such policy was Medicaid’s continuous coverage provision, which
News Recap: Week of March 27
Today is the last day of the continuous Medicaid coverage requirement that was put in place early in the pandemic. As states redetermine Medicaid coverage for 84 million+ in the
News Recap: Week of March 20
Last week marked the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010 under former President Barack Obama. This landmark legislation ushered in a decade of expanded coverage