Medicaid MCOs Brace for Return of Churn, Other Challenges
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Jan 06, 2022
As a condition of receiving enhanced federal funds during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), states were required to take certain steps to ensure continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for most enrollees, leading to a nearly 18% jump in Medicaid enrollment. But with the latest PHE extension set to expire on Jan. 16, states will no longer receive such funds and will therefore no longer be required to maintain continuous coverage, although CMS has given them 12 months after the month in which the PHE ends to complete eligibility redeterminations. As a result, supporting states’ reverification efforts and ensuring that eligible members stay on the rolls or have a viable landing spot will be critical to Medicaid managed care organizations this year, industry experts tell AIS Health, a division of MMIT. Read more© 2024 MMIT
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