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 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...
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...
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 7, 2017 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On November 6, 2017, CMS released two information bulletins describing changes the agency will implement to streamline the waiver approval process. Changes will include clarification on certain procedural expectations (e.g. budget neutrality) to improve transparency...
