States Roll Out H.R. 1 Medicaid Work Requirement Implementation Plans
In its State Health Updates roundup, State Health and Value Strategies reports on multiple state actions tied to federal Medicaid changes under H.R. 1. Colorado's HCPF held a media roundtable and is launching a monthly newsletter to prepare enrollees for new work reporting requirements and more frequent eligibility renewals. DC's health finance director testified that of 74,450 enrollees subject to work requirements, 55% are expected to satisfy or be exempt from them. Separately, Illinois opened a special enrollment period for over 9,300 immigrants who lost Medicaid coverage October 1 due to H.R. 1 eligibility changes, Idaho finalized $186 million in Year 1 rural health grant awards, Kentucky reported $153 million in medical debt relief toward a $250 million goal, and Massachusetts published a report on MassHealth managed care pharmacy benefit reforms.