NAMD Submits Comments on CMS’ Proposed Eligibility and Enrollment Rule

CMS recently issued a proposed rule that represents a major federal effort to streamline access to Medicaid and CHIP coverage. In NAMD’s formal comments, we highlight implementation considerations that CMS should take into account as they develop their final rule. Specifically, CMS should provide at least three years of implementation time, ensure that rule implementation does not overlap with the public health emergency unwinding, give states the flexibility to develop effective processes, and work to mitigate the potential fiscal impacts of the rule on states.

Read NAMD’s full comments here.