Archive for May, 2020

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May 21, 2020
Top Ten List: Transitions in the Medicaid Program in Light of COVID-19
Sarah Somers and Jane Perkins Fact Sheet
During the emergency triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has offered states flexibilities to ensure that people receive the Medicaid services they need. Many of these changes can be preserved even after the emergency ends. Here are ten actions that advocates can take to minimize harm and…
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May 21, 2020
A.A. v. Gee, Middle District of Louisiana
Kimberly Lewis Cases
Medicaid eligible children who require intensive home and community-based mental health services challenged Louisiana’s failure to arrange for or provide those medically necessary services. The failure to provide these services has forced thousands of Louisiana children to unnecessarily cycle in and out of hospitals and psychiatric facilities far away…
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May 21, 2020
Building A Successful Program for Medi-Cal Coverage For Doula Care: Findings From A Survey of Doulas in California
Amy Chen and Alexis Robles-Fradet Guide
The National Health Law Program’s Doula Medicaid Project seeks to improve health outcomes for pregnant Medicaid enrollees by ensuring that all pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid who want access to a doula will have one. As part of this project, the National Health Law Program is proud to publish…
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May 18, 2020
Medicaid in Transitions — Monitoring COVID-Related Changes in Coverage
Jane Perkins and Sarah Somers Issue Brief
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have made changes to their Medicaid programs in light of the COVID-19 emergency. In most, but not all, cases these changes maintain or expand health coverage and adapt administration of the program to maximize availability of acute and ICU beds and…
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May 18, 2020
Top Ten List: Telehealth Coverage During COVID-19
Fabiola Carrión Fact Sheet
As the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated, Medicaid-eligible and other underserved individuals should be able to benefit from telehealth’s promises. During this public health emergency, several states are working to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries and others have access to needed services. Below are measures that some states have taken to…
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May 15, 2020
Top Ten List: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abigail Coursolle Fact Sheet
States can take many actions to protect and increase access to Medicaid health services – including COVID-19 testing and treatment – during the pandemic. This fact sheet highlights ten of the most important advocacy steps you can take to work with your state to ensure appropriate access to Medicaid…
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Top Ten List: Transitions in the Medicaid Program in Light of COVID-19

A.A. v. Gee, Middle District of Louisiana

Building A Successful Program for Medi-Cal Coverage For Doula Care: Findings From A Survey of Doulas in California

Medicaid in Transitions — Monitoring COVID-Related Changes in Coverage

Top Ten List: Telehealth Coverage During COVID-19

Top Ten List: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic