Posts by Medicaid Health Plans of America
MHPA Engages with the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as it Seeks to Improve Care for People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
In response to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s Request for Information, MHPA shared its members’ perspective on mechanisms to improve coverage and care for individuals that are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Read the letter here.
Read MoreMHPA Urges Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Strengthening Medicaid in Year End Package
In a letter to the House and Senate leadership, MHPA called on lawmakers to prioritize policy proposals that protect and improve Medicaid for the vulnerable populations that rely on this critical safety net program. MHPA reiterated its position on termination of the enhanced FMAP and continuous Eligibility / Maintenance of Effort (MOE) provisions included in…
Read MoreMHPA Engages with House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans on Policies Impacting Individuals with Disabilities
In response to a memo led by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA), Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, MHPA offered policy opportunities focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. Highlighting programs like managed long-term services and support (MLTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS), MHPA will continue to work with…
Read MoreMHPA, Partnership for Medicaid Urge Congress to Address Medicaid Fiscal Cliff in Puerto Rico and the Territories
In a letter to House and Senate leadership, MHPA, in coalition with the Partnership for Medicaid, underscored the need for Congress to act on the impending ‘fiscal cliff’ confronting the Medicaid program in Puerto Rico and the territories. Absent Congressional intervention, each territory’s federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) will be lowered back to 55% this…
Read MoreMHPA Spring Forum System Test Site
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Read MoreMHPA Sends Letter to House Energy & Commerce Committee
MHPA sent a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee leadership in support of several Medicaid provisions in the recently released legislative recommendations for budget reconciliation. MHPA strongly supports several important provisions in the committee print, as outlined in the letter. Read Letter
Read MoreMedicaid Working Group Sends Letter to Congress on FMAP “glide path”
MHPA joined with several leading national organizations on a letter to Congress urging an additional FMAP increase. The letter also urged Congress to pass legislation extending the pandemic-related FMAP for one year after the end of the Public Health Emergency declaration and then stairstep down the COVID related FMAP increase over the three following quarters.…
Read MoreThe Partnership for Medicaid Send Letter to Congress Urging Support for 5.8% FMAP Increase
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Read MoreMHPA Sends Letter to 117th Congress
“MHPA and our member health plans are committed to working with you and your staff to further strengthen the Medicaid program and its federal-state partnership during this important time in our nation’s history.“ Read Letter
Read MoreMHPA Webinar: Innovations in Medication Safety for Community Pharmacies and Health Plans
When: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 1:00pm ET In Partnership with: Tabula Rasa HealthCare Presenters: Chris Antypas, PharmDPresident, Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy Kevin Barton, PharmD, MBAVice-President, Business Development, Tabula Rasa HealthCare Description: MHPA’s President and CEO Craig Kennedy will join Kevin Barton and Chris Antypas to discuss the importance of innovation for medication safety from…
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