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Curious about the future of Community Health Workers when COVID-19 funds run out? Check out this blog from about leveraging for sustainability:

As Pandemic-Era Funding of Community Health Workers is Dwindling, States Can Turn to Medicaid for Sustainability The community health worker (CHW) workforce saw an infusion of funds during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and American Rescue Plan of app…

These new interactive maps from show Medicaid coverage in metro and small town/rural counties. Click on your state to view Medicaid coverage by county!

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Medicaid Coverage in Metro and Small Town/Rural Counties, 2020-2021   Click on a state below to view rates of child or non-elderly adult Medicaid coverage in Metro and Small Town/Rural counties. Alabama (Child, Adult) Alaska (Child, Adult) Arizona (Child, Adul…

The June Newsletter includes updates on the future of telehealth flexibilities now that the is over.

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With the PHE Officially Over, Where Does Telehealth Policy Now Stand in Medicare? CCHP's June Newsletter is here! Providing you with telehealth policy updates from across the nation!

📢 ICYMI: presents early unwinding data, including the share of disenrollments due to procedural reasons.

What Do the Early Medicaid Unwinding Data Tell Us? As states begin to unwind the COVID emergency continuous enrollment provision and resume Medicaid disenrollments, early data from a handful of states – highlighted on KFF’s regularly-updated Medica…

Check out this bulletin for important updates on Medicaid and CHIP renewals, including partner call to action, new resources, and more:

Important Updates on Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Including Partner Call to Action, New Resources, and More Important Updates on Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Including Partner Call to Action, New Resources, and More Medicaid.gov sent this bulletin at 06/12/2023 05:17 PM EDT View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) Important Updates on Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Includi...

✨NEW: Our newly updated state strategies webpage highlights innovative strategies related to financing from states across the country. Topics include behavioral health, care coordination, equity and more!

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Financing Strategies - Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health Many Title V and Medicaid programs use funds from their own programs or leverage other funding to reduce the number of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) without health insurance, close benefit gaps, pay for additional services, and build the capacity of the system of care. T...

This webinar on June 22 at 2P ET will discuss assessing and improving patients' experience during phone-based social needs screening and referral interventions.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Assessing and Improving Patients’ Experiences During Phone-Based Social Needs Screening & Referral Interventions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Anna Steeves-Reece, PhD will present on two related manuscripts from her research on the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Model in Oregon. The first project was a cross-sectional study on screening mode (in-person vs. remote) as an effect modifier regarding patients’ willingness to accept soci...

📢 We are excited to launch a new interactive Workbook for Title V - all about Medicaid! Download the resource to map the Medicaid system in your state and plan activities toward systems change.

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This 50-state analysis from details state approaches to reimbursement for home visiting services

Medicaid Reimbursement for Home Visiting Services - NASHP Explore how states structure Medicaid reimbursement for home visiting services with our interactive map and chart.

A new report in finds that the home care workforce has not kept pace with the growth in home and community based services. Read more:

The Home Care Workforce Has Not Kept Pace With Growth In Home And Community-Based Services | Health Affairs Journal Home and community-based services (HCBS) are the predominant approach to delivering long-term services and supports in the US, but there are growing numbers of reports of worker shortages in this industry. Medicaid, the primary payer for long-term services and supports, has expanded HCBS coverage, r...

On January 5 issued guidance changing its policy to allow the use of federal matching funds for interprofessional consultation. Read more about how this could expand access to behavioral health services from :

How Changes in Medicaid Can Help Primary Care Providers Treat Patients with Behavioral Health Conditions Primary care providers can play a crucial role in behavioral health care, especially in consultation with behavioral health specialists.

The Spring 2023 Summary Report of the state telehealth laws and Medicaid program policies is now available. Check it out here:

State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report, Spring 2023 - CCHP CCHP's Fall 2022 summary of the status of telehealth policies across the US. Get a snapshot on the trends and policies that impact your state

ICYMI: Check out our recently published explainer on strategies to improve continuous coverage for

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🔔 released a frequently asked questions document regarding the unwinding of the continuous enrollment requirement. Check it out here:

CMS Releases New Frequently Asked Questions Document Providing Guidance for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies Related to the End of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition CMS Releases New Frequently Asked Questions Document Providing Guidance for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies Related to the End of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition Medicaid.gov sent this bulletin at 05/12/2023 02:03 PM EDT View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Ser...

This new report from outlines recommendations for strengthening the adult primary care workforce to support young adults with medical complexity transitioning to adult care.

🔗Check it out here: https://bit.ly/42bogT6

Read about state activities to support beneficiaries during the unwinding, including warning enrollees about scams and educating the employer community from :

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States of Unwinding: April 28, 2023 States of Unwinding: April 28, 2023

This Medicaid enrollment and unwinding tracker shows a snapshot of each state at the start of and during the unwinding period. View your state's data here:

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📢ICYMI: approved Washington's 1115 waiver to provide continuous eligibility until age 6.

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Check out this webinar on June 8 at 1P ET highlighting healthcare transition data and innovations in Michigan. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: WEBINAR: What does HCT look like in your state? Exploring latest HCT data and innovations from Michigan. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The webinar will review the survey results, highlight 5 years of data trends, and walk through strategies to improve HCT implementation. In addition, we will hear from Michigan’s Children’s Special Health Care Services and learn about their innovative efforts to measure HCT performance among loc...

This , announced the addition of child behavioral health data in their dashboard library. Read more:

State Medicaid Child Behavioral Health Data: Dashboard Library Update First debuted in 2021, CCF’s Child Health Dashboard Library highlights states that post important information about children with Medicaid/CHIP into a central and easily accessible location in a re…

Register for this webinar on June 1 at 1P ET to learn about 's proposed rules to enhance enhance access and quality for HCBS and expand the workforce. Register here:

Proposed Rules to Enhance Access and Quality for Medicaid HCBS and Strengthen the HCBS Workforce Manatt webinar reviews the key reforms that CMS has proposed for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS).

During the , 39 states reported responding to workforce challenges by allowing family caregivers to be paid, but only 20 states plan to continue that policy after the PHE ends. Read more from KFF:

Ending the Public Health Emergency for Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services This policy watch explores the potential implications of ending the PHE for Medicaid HCBS programs.

Check out this blog from analyzing information about current state approaches to tying payment to performance in delivering behavioral health services:

Strategies Used by States to Link Medicaid Managed Care Plan Payment to Performance in Behavioral Health Service Delivery - NASHP Medicaid agencies are taking proactive steps to ensure quality of care and access to behavioral health by linking performance to payment.

The Family LEAD Committee at hosted two webinars explaining the Blueprint for Change and discussing how families should be involved in moving the Blueprint forward. Watch the recording of webinar one here: https://bit.ly/42kpsUn

This Waiver Watch from summarizes approved and pending Section 1115 demonstration waivers in seven states with continuous eligibility provisions that could help minimize coverage loss during the unwinding process:

Section 1115 Waiver Watch: Continuous Eligibility Waivers and Implications for Unwinding How states manage the unwinding process could affect how many people are able to maintain coverage or transition to other coverage if they are no longer eligible. While all enrollees will need to u…

Check out this timeline from with end dates for key health-related flexibilities provided through emergency declarations, legislation, and administrative actions:

Timeline of End Dates for Key Health-Related Flexibilities Provided Through COVID-19 Emergency Declarations, Legislation, and Administrative Actions In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared numerous types of emergencies, Congress enacted several pieces of legislation, and various executive actions were taken and wai…

🔎 takes a closer look at CMS's proposed rule to improve access to care in and . Check it out here:

A Closer Look at CMS’s Proposed Rule to Improve Access to Care in Medicaid and CHIP The Biden Administration recently proposed two new rules on access to care in Medicaid and CHIP. The rules have long, formal titles: “Medicaid Program: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services” and “Me…

This webinar on May 24 at 12P ET will explore opportunities for primary care and to help prevent families’ involvement with the child welfare system. Register here:

Opportunities for Primary Care and Medicaid to Help Prevent Child Welfare System Involvement - Center for Health Care Strategies This webinar will explore opportunities for primary care and Medicaid to help prevent families’ involvement with the child welfare system.

This webinar on May 24 at 1P CT will explore how states can leverage tax policy to alleviate child poverty. Register here: https://bit.ly/3AOw6qi