Medicaid Family Planning: Essential Guidelines and Best Practices for Access and Coverage

The CMCS Informational Bulletin from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on August 8, 2024, guides Medicaid coverage for family planning services. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to contraception and other family planning services, which are essential for reproductive health. Key Points:Medicaid and CHIP Coverage: Without cost-sharing, Medicaid … Read more

Connecting Kids to Health Care at School: CMS Grants and Updates

Schools are more than just places for learning—they’re also important hubs for children’s health care. To help more students get the care they need, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded grants to 18 states. These grants, totaling up to $2.5 million per state over three years, will help schools provide essential … Read more

Medicaid Expansion Simplified: Find Out If You Qualify

What is Medicaid Expansion?Some states have expanded Medicaid to help more people with low incomes get health coverage. This means that if your income is below a certain level, you might qualify for Medicaid. Who Can Get Medicaid?In every state, you might qualify for Medicaid based on: Each state has different rules, so you need … Read more

Innovative Medicaid Support for Community Reentry

Important Update for Medicaid Members:Starting now, Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont will provide better Medicaid and CHIP health care coverage for people leaving incarceration. This helps those with health needs, like substance-use disorders or chronic conditions, get the care they need without delays when they return to their communities. Key Points: What This Means: … Read more