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February 4, 2022
Coverage of Over-the-Counter Drugs in Medicaid (Revised February 2022)
Abigail Coursolle and Liz McCaman Taylor Issue Brief, Fact Sheet
Drug coverage is an important facet of the Medicaid program. Although it is an optional benefit, all states cover outpatient prescription drugs in their Medicaid programs. States have significantly more leeway, however, in whether they cover over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. This Fact Sheet provides an overview of Medicaid rules for…
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January 6, 2022
Section 1115 Waivers: Stop the Ten-Year Approvals
Catherine McKee and Jane Perkins Issue Brief
In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a policy announcing its intent to “approve the extension of routine, successful, non-complex” section 1115 waivers for a period of up to 10 years. Thereafter, CMS extended a number of projects for 10 years. This issue brief explains how…
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December 9, 2021
Contraceptive Equity Primers
Liz McCaman Taylor Health Advocate, Issue Brief, Fact Sheet, Guide
State Contraceptive Equity laws can play a critical role in filling the remaining gaps from the Affordable Care Act, and have the potential to expand equitable access to contraceptive services for all. This series of primers is designed to educate advocates and policymakers on the basics of Contraceptive Equity…
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December 7, 2021
Model Contraceptive Equity Act: Legislative Language and Issue Brief
Liz McCaman Taylor Issue Brief, Manual/Report, NHeLP Matters
UPDATED - December 2021. Contraceptive Equity is a policy framework under which contraceptive care is easily accessible and covered at no cost in all health plans. This paper begins with the Model Contraceptive Equity Act legislative language that can serve as a template for state advocates. It concludes with…
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December 6, 2021
Q&A: State Contraceptive Equity Laws
Liz McCaman Taylor Issue Brief
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most health insurance plans to provide coverage for a broad range of women’s preventive health services without cost-sharing, including all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved methods of contraception. While this requirement is a welcome and significant step forward, gaps in comprehensive coverage remain,…
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August 23, 2021
Medicaid Retroactive Coverage: Stop these Waivers!
Jane Perkins and Catherine McKee Issue Brief
The Medicaid Act requires states to extend Medicaid coverage retroactively--for up to 3 months prior to the date of application. Retroactive coverage is vital because the need often arises because of the sudden onset of a health care crisis—a stroke, an automobile accident, a dangerous communicable disease, a gunshot…
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Coverage of Over-the-Counter Drugs in Medicaid (Revised February 2022)

Section 1115 Waivers: Stop the Ten-Year Approvals

Medicaid Retroactive Coverage: Stop these Waivers!

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Coverage of Over-the-Counter Drugs in Medicaid (Revised February 2022)

Section 1115 Waivers: Stop the Ten-Year Approvals

Contraceptive Equity Primers

Model Contraceptive Equity Act: Legislative Language and Issue Brief

Q&A: State Contraceptive Equity Laws

Medicaid Retroactive Coverage: Stop these Waivers!