by keith | Jan 4, 2021 | News and Updates, Waivers
On January 4, 2021, CMS requested that states with 1115 waivers sign a Letter of Agreement establishing restrictive procedural requirements for CMS to terminate their waivers.
by keith | Dec 29, 2020 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On December 29, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved California’s request to extend its 1115 waiver demonstration, “Medi-Cal 2020,” for one year. Medi-Cal 2020 was approved for a five-year period on December 30, 2015, building off...
by keith | Sep 17, 2019 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On September 17, 2019, Tennessee released a draft amendment proposal to its 1115 “TennCare” waiver that would restructure its Medicaid program into a block grant. Though this option has been discussed in various states, and encouraged by CMS under Administrator Seema...
by keith | May 1, 2019 | ACA, News and Updates, Waivers
On May 1, 2019, CMS released a request for information to solicit ideas for developing a “State Relief and Empowerment Waiver” plan. The RFI is part of the Administration’s effort to offer states options for implementing alternative approaches to their insurance...
by keith | Apr 22, 2019 | News and Updates, Waivers
On April 22, 2019, HHS unveiled new Medicare pilot projects that would encourage primary care providers to take on greater financial risk and support providers that focus on high-need patients with chronic illnesses. The pilots are voluntary, five-year projects that...
by keith | Nov 13, 2018 | News and Updates, Waivers
On November 13, 2018, CMS notified state Medicaid directors of a new 1115 waiver opportunity for adults and children with serious mental health conditions. This new authority, similar to the agency’s substance use disorder waiver authority issued in November 2017,...
