by keith | Dec 31, 2021 | Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, News and Updates, Waivers
In December, CMS approved some of California’s CalAim proposals through extensions of its 1115 demonstration and 1915(b) managed care waivers. California is transitioning significant programs under its prior 1115 waiver into its 1915(b) waiver, and working to sustain...
by keith | Apr 6, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On April 16, 2021, CMS rescinded its approval of Texas’ 1115 waiver, citing insufficient justification for granting an emergency exemption to the public notice requirements.
by keith | Feb 12, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On Feb. 12, 2021, CMS rescinded the Letters of Agreements sent to states January 4, declaring that the procedures outlined in the Special Terms and Conditions of the demonstration will apply to the termination of waivers.
by keith | Jan 15, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On January 15, 2021, CMS approved a 10-year renewal of Florida’s Section 1115 Medicaid wavier, including an extension of the State’s Low Income Pool.
by keith | Jan 15, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On January 15, 2021, CMS approved a 10-year renewal of Texas’ Section 1115 Medicaid waiver using emergency authority to bypass notice and comment requirements. The renewed waiver will extend and expand the state’s Uncompensated Care Pool and envisions the adoption of...
by keith | Jan 8, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On January 8, 2021, CMS approved a new 10-year TennCare III waiver establishing a fixed aggregate dollar cap on funding accompanied by increased flexibility to make program changes and an opportunity for shared savings.
