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May 13, 2020
Amicus: California v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court
Jane Perkins and Sarah Somers Cases
The National Health Law Program and ten other organizations filed an amicus brief opposing a group of states’ effort to invalidate the Affordable Care Act, including the Medicaid expansion and other provisions designed to improve the Medicaid program. Texas and twelve other states arguing that the ACA’s minimum coverage…
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May 13, 2020
Medicaid Needs to Remain the Hero: A Summary of the HEROES Act
Mara Youdelman Fact Sheet
On May 12, 2020, Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced the HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act) to address the continuing economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicaid has always served as the safety net for low-income and underserved individuals, providing comprehensive, affordable health care. The…
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April 14, 2020
Medicaid and Due Process during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sarah Somers Issue Brief
The federal government has used a variety of authorities to allow states flexibility in operating their Medicaid programs during the national and public health emergency trigged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Its primary tools are waivers and State Plan Amendments (SPAs) under section 1135, Section 1115 waivers, and Appendix K…
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April 3, 2020
Webinar: Changing Medicaid Programs to Meet COVID-19 Needs
Sarah Somers and Elizabeth Edwards Webinar
This webinar explores the different options states can use to modify their Medicaid programs to meet people's needs under the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers how states can use Section 1135 and 1115 waivers, state plan amendments, 1915(c) Appendix K, and Section 6008 (FMAP) to improve access to care and…
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March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Changes to HCBS Using Appendix K: Approval Trends
Elizabeth Edwards Fact Sheet
States have many options for adjusting their Medicaid services to best meet evolving needs under the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the important mechanisms for ensuring people with disabilities have access to the home and community-based services (HCBS) they need to stay safely at home is an Appendix K to…
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March 19, 2020
Overview on Using Medicaid to Respond to COVID-19
Leonardo Cuello Fact Sheet, Guide
Several major paths exist for states to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic using Medicaid. States have numerous points of discretionary authority, some special discretionary authority that arises in emergency scenarios, normal state plan amendment (SPA) options, and waiver authorities (particularly section 1135 authority). This overview is intended to help…
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Amicus: California v. Texas, U.S. Supreme Court

Medicaid Needs to Remain the Hero: A Summary of the HEROES Act

Medicaid and Due Process during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Webinar: Changing Medicaid Programs to Meet COVID-19 Needs

COVID-19 Changes to HCBS Using Appendix K: Approval Trends

Overview on Using Medicaid to Respond to COVID-19