How State Medicaid Agencies Can Coordinate with Child Welfare to Improve Foster Care Outcomes

This piece outlines practical strategies for aligning Medicaid managed care operations with state child welfare systems to serve foster children more effectively. It advocates for integrated care models using Section 1115 waivers, specialized care coordination roles, cross-agency data sharing agreements, and MCO contracting requirements that address the unique needs of children in foster care. The recommendations are directly actionable for state Medicaid directors and MCO executives managing populations with complex behavioral health and coordination needs.

Behavioral Health · Managed Care · CHIP

This is outside commentary from Sellers Dorsey, not part of Medicaid Monitor's independently scored news coverage.

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