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HHS to propose birthing-friendly hospital designation; issues guidance on Medicaid and CHIP option to extend postpartum coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intends to propose adding a “birthing-friendly” hospital designation on its Care Compare website to drive improvements in perinatal health outcomes and maternal health equity, the Department of Health and Human Services announced.
CMS releases guidance on state Medicaid, CHIP coverage strategies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week released two guidance documents to help states and territories maintain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage for elig
CMS updates submission process for state Medicaid/CHIP amendments, waivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released guidance on a new web portal effective Feb. 1 for submitting Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program state plan amendments (SPA) and section 1915 waivers.
Virginia program extends Medicaid/CHIP postpartum coverage to one year
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved extending postpartum coverage to 12 months after childbirth for an estimated 6,000 Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollees in the Virginia Family Access to Medical Insurance Security MOMS and FAMIS Select Demonstration.
CMS updates Basic Health Program funding formula for states
he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced revised federal funding methodologies for the Basic Health Program under the American Rescue Plan Act.
CMS issues guidance on required Medicaid-CHIP COVID-19 coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued guidance on the American Rescue Plan Act requirement for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance programs to cover certain COVID-19-related treatments without cost-sharing effective March 11, 2021.
House committees approve recommendations for Build Back Better Act
The House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees approved their legislative recommendations for the Build Back Better Act, which will be considered under budget reconciliation.
CMS updates Medicaid guidance on planning for end of COVID-19 emergency
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released updated guidance for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program agencies on planning for the eventual end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Medicaid/CHIP enrollment climb 13.9% during pandemic
Over 80 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program at the end of January, a 13.9% increase since February 2020.
MedPAC, MACPAC release June reports to Congress
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission issued its June report to Congress on refinements to Medicare payment systems and issues affecting the Medicare program, which includes recommendations approved by the commission in April.