Feb 12, 2018 | 340B, Executive Action, Medicaid, Medicare, News and Updates
The President’s FY 2019 budget includes several widely-reported health care proposals, such as an additional attempt at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, as well as efforts to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and combat the opioid epidemic. But...
Feb 9, 2018 | DSH, Litigation, Medicaid, News and Updates
On Friday, February 9th, a federal district court in Missouri became the first to enjoin implementation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Final Rule requiring the inclusion of Medicare and commercial payments in the calculation of the...
Feb 2, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On February 2nd, Indiana become the second state to implement work requirements as part of its 1115 Medicaid Waiver, “Healthy Indiana Plan.” The initiative mirrors Kentucky’s in its program requirements and the types of beneficiaries that are exempted from...
Jan 24, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On January 24, 2018, a group of 15 Kentucky Medicaid beneficiaries filed a complaint in D.C. District Court challenging HHS approval of Governor Bevin’s proposal to implement work requirements in Kentucky’s Medicaid program. The approval comes in the midst of new...
Jan 22, 2018 | Legislation, Medicaid, News and Updates
On January 22, 2018, the Senate passed a continuing resolution to reopen and fund the government through February 8, 2018. Included in the bill is a 6-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The final policy details surrounding the program...
Jan 12, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On January 12, 2018, Kentucky became the first state to impose work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility. The initiative, known as “Kentucky HEALTH,” applies to non-disabled adults beneficiaries ages 19 to 64 and exempts former foster care...
