Ex Parte Explained: The Mechanics of Medicaid Eligibility Automation
An explainer on how ex parte automates eligibility and how federal law envisions ex parte processes will support...
Program Administration
Work and Community Engagement Requirements
Under Section 71119 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), certain adult Medicaid members must meet an 80-hour-per-month work or community engagement requirement to maintain eligibility. Applicable states must implement this requirement by January 1, 2027, which includes changes to verify compliance, track hours, and identify individuals that qualify for an exclusion from these requirements.
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Medicaid’s Next Chapter
The next chapter of the Medicaid program will be characterized by growing fiscal pressures at the state and...