News Recap: Week of September 11
On September 30, a $24 billion investment in childcare finding from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will come to an end, putting affordable childcare at risk for millions
Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Impact Renewals for Plan Year 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) introduced several important policy changes that have been finalized in the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for Plan Year 2024
Understanding the Varied Assessment Fees for State-Based Health Insurance Exchanges
State-Based Health Insurance Exchanges (SBEs) play a crucial role in facilitating access to affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and families across the United States. These exchanges, established under the
News Recap: Week of August 14
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made public letters it sent to state Medicaid agencies across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The letters identified three
How Technology Empowers Brokers to Provide Consumers with Invaluable Assistance Throughout the Year
Enrolling in a health insurance plan can be a daunting and complicated task. That’s one reason that Insurance Brokers are a critical part of the health insurance enrollment process. Brokers
How Robotic Process Automation Can Help During the Workforce Shortage and Beyond
Workforce shortages continue to plague state health agencies, and with Medicaid redeterminations well underway, the situation has now reached a tipping point. This is a time in which agencies will
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 February 13
When Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) in March of 2020, the legislation included a temporary provision that required state Medicaid programs to keep people continuously enrolled
Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for Plan Year 2024 Series: Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)
Each year, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameter (NBPP), proposed rules and regulations that will guide the Affordable Care Act individual
Special Enrollment Periods Explained
A Basic Explanation A special enrollment period (SEP) is a time outside of the regular open enrollment period during which an individual can enroll in a health insurance plan, typically