Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid and CHIP

In March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily waived certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements and conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The easing of these requirements was referred to as the ‘Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition,’ and it helped prevent people with Medicaid and CHIP from […]
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CMS Requires States to Pause Disenrollments and Reinstate Coverage for Impacted Individuals The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has helped half a million children […]
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On May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired. Some Medicaid services, such as telehealth flexibilities, will not be affected and have been extended through December 31, 2024, as indicated in The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. There are certain Medicare and Medicaid waivers, broad flexibilities for health care providers, and […]
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Proposed Rule Would Reward Hospitals that Deliver High-Quality Care to Underserved Populations The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals that builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities to advance health equity and support underserved communities. As required by statute, the fiscal year (FY) 2024 […]
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