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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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February 12, 2020
DHS’ Final Rule: Impact of Public Charge on Health Care and Benefits
Priscilla Huang Issue Brief
On August 12, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a final rule redefining the term “public charge.” The rule made fundamental changes to the longstanding application of public charge to the receipt of public benefits for certain immigrants. On January 27, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the…
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February 4, 2020
WEBINAR: Advancing Reproductive and Sexual Health in Medicaid – Overview of the Medicaid Program
Priscilla Huang Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of the Medicaid program, including a brief history of Medicaid, its program structure and administration, and due process protections. The webinar is part of a series geared for advocates from the reproductive health/rights/justice, legal services, and other related fields who are interested in increasing their…
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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

DHS’ Final Rule: Impact of Public Charge on Health Care and Benefits

WEBINAR: Advancing Reproductive and Sexual Health in Medicaid – Overview of the Medicaid Program