As the nation experiences unprecedented levels of behavioral health needs—even further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—state Medicaid programs have increasingly looked for flexibility to craft services and payment models...more
Medicaid programs are increasingly considering how best to address the social factors, such as housing, healthy food, and economic security, that can affect health and medical expenditures. Often referred to as social...more
On October 6, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved West Virginia’s “Creating a Continuum of Care for Medicaid Enrollees with Substance Use Disorders” Section 1115 demonstration. West Virginia’s waiver,...more
Editor’s Note: With efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) flagging, stakeholders are redirecting their attention toward Medicaid Section 1115 demonstrations. The Trump administration has encouraged...more
Editor’s Note: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) brought sweeping changes to the Medicaid program that have had profound implications for family planning coverage, services and providers. In particular, in the 17 states with...more