Tag: CHIP

Medicaid and CHIP Cover Half of U.S. Pediatric Hospitalizations, Study Finds

Medicaid and CHIP insure nearly half of pediatric hospitalizations in the U.S., with significant impact on rural hospitals and children with complex conditions. Policy changes risk access and financial stability.

West Virginia Collaborates to Boost Health Insurance Enrollment on Cover WV Day

West Virginia agencies and health centers unite on December 9 for Cover WV Day to help residents enroll in Medicaid, CHIP, and health insurance marketplace plans before the open enrollment deadline.

Healthcare Access Disparities for Immigrant Children Amid Changing US Policy

Study reveals immigrant children face higher uninsurance and barriers to care amid federal and state policy shifts affecting Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA coverage eligibility.

State-Funded Health Coverage Expands for Undocumented Children and Adults

Explore how 14 states and DC use state funds to insure undocumented children and adults amid federal Medicaid and CHIP exclusions, highlighting policy designs and implementation challenges.

CMS Launches New Verification Process to Enhance Medicaid and CHIP Integrity

CMS introduces a new verification process for Medicaid and CHIP to ensure enrollee eligibility, safeguard taxpayer funds, and enhance program integrity with state-level review and enforcement.

Proposed Budget Bill Could Reshape Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA Marketplace Coverage

The proposed budget bill aims to tighten Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, risking coverage losses for over 10 million Americans and raising ACA marketplace premiums. Virginia hospitals could face significant funding reductions.

Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment Rule Advances Program Integrity and Coverage

The 2024 Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment rule enhances coverage continuity, reduces administrative burden, and strengthens program integrity by modernizing verification and enrollment processes. Potential repeal risks inefficiency and coverage gaps.

Congress Debates Major Cuts to Medicaid Amidst Political Pressure

Congress is debating $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, affecting millions of Americans. Understanding eligibility is crucial as political pressure mounts.