Posts by Medicaid Health Plans of America

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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.…

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“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