WHAT'S NEW LEGISLATIVELY & HOT TOPICS ON THE HILL
MHPA is committed to advocating to strengthen and advance Medicaid and quality health care. Take a look at the most recent legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and activities of MHPA's Government Affairs and Policy team.
MHPA Urges Caution Against Provisions in House-passed Budget Reconciliation Bill
By Jill Talley |
In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), MHPA detailed concerns with certain provisions in the House-passed budget reconciliation bill. While MHPA supports the inclusion of policies that eliminate redundancies in the program, the Association urged…
Partnership for Medicaid Expresses Deep Concern over Medicaid Policy Changes
By Jill Talley |
Today, the Partnership for Medicaid expressed deep concerns about any policy changes that will result in a reduction in coverage and access to care, an increase in the number of people uninsured, a rise in uncompensated care, and additional paperwork burden on enrollees, states, local health agencies, health plans and providers. Read the full letter…
Modern Medicaid Alliance Urges Congress to Reject Unprecedented Cuts to Medicaid
By Jill Talley |
The cuts under consideration would have a direct impact on Medicaid beneficiaries andtheir ability to access needed health care. It is with this understanding that the Modern MedicaidAlliance (MMA) and its allies write to express our deep concerns and opposition to proposals aspart of any joint budget resolution that would require significant reductions in federal…
MHPA Leads in Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Importance of Medicaid and CHIP
By Jill Talley |
March 3, 2025 – MHPA submitted a coalition letter to the Chairs and Rankings Members of the Senate Finance and House Energy & Commerce Committees expressing strong support for the importance of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). MHPA led the development and coalition building process for this letter, which includes 31 signatories…
Statement from the Partnership for Medicaid on Proposals to Cut Medicaid
By Medicaid Health Plans of America |
WASHINGTON The Partnership for Medicaid a nonpartisan, nationwide coalition of organizations representing clinicians, health care providers, safety net health plans, and counties calls on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process. The Partnership for Medicaid stands ready to work with policymakers to identify more sustainable strategies to strengthen Medicaid and improve…
MHPA Submits Statement to House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on Legislative Proposals Addressing Medicaid Access, Integrity
By Jill Talley |
In a statement for-the-record in advance of today’s House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing, MHPA commended the committee for including a bipartisan policy to strengthen Medicaid HCBS and permanently fund the Money Follows the Person Program while also expressing concerns with the Medicaid managed care partial disallowance policy. Read the letter here.
MHPA Urges Congress to Extend Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program
By Jill Talley |
MHPA joined the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), National MLTSS Health Plan Association, BlueCross BlueShield Association, and the Special Needs Plan Alliance to express support for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a federal program connecting eligible low-income households with high-speed internet access that is set to expire…
MHPA Provides Perspective to Congress on Legislative Activity to Resolve Drug Shortages
By Jill Talley |
MHPA applauds efforts by Congress to address drug shortages and ensure that Americans have access to affordable generic drugs. Ensuring that generic, sterile injectable drugs are accessible for use in surgery and in emergency departments and for serious diseases such as cancer is an issue of critical importance for Medicaid enrollees, especially, who rely on…
MHPA Recommends Action for Legislation to Improve Care, Outcomes for Dually Eligible Benificiaries
By Jill Talley |
To further support the delivery of care that is coordinated, integrated, and aligned with quality care, MHPA expressed appreciation, shared concerns, and sought clarity on provisions in a draft discussion of legislation aimed at improving health care outcomes for dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Read the letter here.
MHPA Urges Congress to Support Community Health Centers
By Jill Talley |
MHPA joined a coalition letter to House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership underscoring the important role federally qualified health centers play as part of the fabric of our nation’s healthcare system and urged congressional leaders to increase funding as the reauthorization process progresses. Read the letter…
Partnership for Medicaid Expresses Concerns Over Debt Ceiling Medicaid Provisions
By Jill Talley |
The Partnership for Medicaid, of which MHPA is a member, urged congressional leaders to consider context and efficacy when weighing the inclusion of work requirements as a mandatory condition for Medicaid eligibility in legislation that would raise the debt ceiling. Read the letter here.
MHPA Engages Senate HELP Committee to Develop Solutions for Health Care Workforce Shortages
By Medicaid Health Plans of America |
In response to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) request for information (RFI) following its February hearing on health care workforce shortages, MHPA urged the Committee to consider policy solutions pertaining to cross-state licenses, multi-state licensure, non-clinical workers, out-of-state provider billing, and Telehealth/behavioral health, among others, to help improve access to…
MHPA Engages with the U.S. Senate Finance Committee as it Seeks to Improve Care for People Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
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.
MHPA Urges Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Strengthening Medicaid in Year End Package
By Medicaid Health Plans of America |
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…
MHPA Engages with House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans on Policies Impacting Individuals with Disabilities
By Medicaid Health Plans of America |
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…