Jan 11, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
CMS Work Requirements in 1115 Medicaid Waivers On January 11, 2018, CMS released guidance paving the way for states to obtain waivers to institute work requirements as a condition for Medicaid eligibility, a sharp deviation from prior CMS policy. This shift does not...
Jan 11, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On January 11, 2018, CMS released guidance supporting states seeking to condition Medicaid eligibility on a beneficiary’s participation in a community engagement, skill training, education, or job search initiative. CMS cited state requests for greater flexibility and...
Jan 8, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates
Happy New Year from Eyman Partners to our clients and friends. The holiday break has given us a chance to pause and reflect on the year just finished and the challenges ahead. We wanted to share a few of our thoughts on issues we know are of concern to you, as they...
Jan 5, 2018 | Legislation, Medicaid, News and Updates
The Congressional Budget Office lowered its estimate of the costs of extending CHIP for five years under S. 1827 from $8 billion to $800 million due to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate.
Dec 15, 2017 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On December 15, 2017, CMS notified state Medicaid directors that it will no longer accept state 1115 demonstration proposals that rely on funding for “Designated State Health Programs” (DSHP). While the agency acknowledged that federal DSHP funds were...
Nov 16, 2017 | Medicaid, News and Updates
On November 16, 2017, CMS issued additional guidance on the required review process when a state proposes to reduce reimbursement rates.The agency clarified that the analysis and monitoring procedures described in the regulations would no longer be required in various...
