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Restructuring Medicaid: Key Elements and Issues in Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers
Issue BriefThis policy brief provides background on Section 1115 Medicaid waiver activity, discusses the common provisions of the approved and proposed Section 1115 waivers since 1993, and briefly summarizes the current application of Section 1115 AFDC waivers. It also examines implications of the Section 1115 waivers on the Medicaid program and its beneficiaries.
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Vermont’s Global Commitment Waiver: Implications for the Medicaid Program
Issue BriefThis issue brief provides some general background on Vermont's Medicaid program and the Global Commitment waiver; answers a series of key questions about how it is designed to work; and discusses the potential implications for the state of Vermont, beneficiaries, and the Medicaid program.
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The Financing of Pharmacy Plus Waivers: Implications for Seniors on Medicaid of Global Funding Caps
Issue BriefThis policy brief describes Pharmacy Plus waivers being considered by some states for their Medicaid program and their implications for Medicaid financing.
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Federal Medicaid Waiver Financing: Issues for California
ReportFederal Medicaid Waiver Financing: Issues for California This issue brief focuses on the potential fiscal implications of a section 1115 Medicaid waiver for California. Report (.
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Tennessee’s New “Medically Necessary” Standard: Uncovering the Insured?
Issue BriefTennessee's New "Medically Necessary" Standard: Uncovering the Insured? This policy brief describes a new standard passed by Tennessee’s legislature for determining whether an item or service is “medically necessary” under the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare.
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Can States Stretch the Medicaid Dollar Without Passing the Buck? Lessons from Utah
ReportWith the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, states have gained increased flexibility over benefits and cost sharing for certain currently eligible Medicaid populations without having to obtain a waiver of Medicaid rules.
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KYHealth Choices Medicaid Reform: Key Program Changes and Questions
Fact SheetThis fact sheet summarizes the key changes Kentucky has approved for its Medicaid program as a result of the new flexibility available through the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Kentucky uses new options related to benefits, cost sharing and long-term care. Fact Sheet (.