Medicaid innovation pathway: How 1115 waivers work
Medicaid leaders face a long runway when trying to improve their programs and meet state and territory goals...
Waivers
Waivers
Waivers are an essential part of the strategy many states use to ensure their programs are meeting the needs of their individual populations. Programs across the country use federally-approved waivers to meet a host of goals including coverage expansion, cost containment or improved care for specific groups such as individuals living with disabilities or pregnant women.
Resources
Medicaid-focused Opportunities from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI)
This resource captures all the current model opportunities that Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has released...
State of the direct care workforce: Data & insight for Medicaid leaders and advocates
Challenges within the direct care workforce threaten the health and wellbeing of millions. Here’s a look at the...
NAMD Requests the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Revisit their Section 1115 Waiver Rebasing Policies
On June 28, 2021, NAMD sent a letter to Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure requesting that the Centers for Medicare...
NAMD Calls for Swift Action from the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services and the Office of Management and Budget to Ensure Provider Solvency
On April 6, NAMD sent a letter to the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) and the...