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HHS Applauds 12-Month Postpartum Expansion in California, Florida, Kentucky, and Oregon
Expansion will provide critical health coverage to an additional 126,000 families across four states that are joining efforts to strengthen our nation’s maternal health.
Press Release New Reports Show Record 35 Million People Enrolled in Coverage Related to the Affordable Care Act, with Historic 21 Million People Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion Coverage
Uninsured rate approached an all-time low by end of 2021
Press Release CMS Announces Key Actions to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
CMS proposes a “Birthing-Friendly” designation and announces 11 new states and the District of Columbia looking to extend postpartum Medicaid & CHIP coverage.
Press Release Thousands More People with Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Now Eligible to Access Critical Postpartum Coverage Thanks to the American Rescue Plan
Louisiana is the first state to partner with the Biden-Harris Administration to extend Medicaid and CHIP postpartum coverage for a full 12 months under its state plan, and additional states are seeking to extend coverage under the American Rescue Plan
Press Release HHS to Provide $110 Million to Strengthen Safety Net for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Funding opens door for more than 20 states/territories to participate in Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person program, which has contributed billions to help seniors and people with disabilities safely transition from institutional care to independence in their homes and communities
Press Release CMS Office of the Actuary Releases 2021-2030 Projections of National Health Expenditures
Report shows slower projected national health spending growth after the rapid 2020 growth associated with the COVID-19 pandemic
Press Release Statement from CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure on President Biden’s State of the Union:
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Request for Information on Access to Care and Coverage for People Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP
CMS seeks stakeholder input on barriers to health care access and coverage for underserved families and communities.
Press Release CMS Announces Extensions of CalAIM to Support Greater Health Equity Across Communities
CalAIM Medicaid 1115 demonstration and managed care waiver authority will support important services for those most in need, as well as mechanisms for better collecting data on health equity.
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