States Ramp Up Prep for H.R. 1 Medicaid Work Requirements
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 will host an October 26 webinar on coming coverage changes and system updates; Maryland's MHBE announced a partnership with Code for America, Civilla, and Public Policy Lab to upgrade eligibility technology and enrollee notices ahead of new federal work requirements, with Governor Wes Moore notifying affected SNAP and Medicaid members directly. Separately, Delaware announced nearly $23 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding for its three Federally Qualified Health Centers, and CMS approved the District of Columbia's renewal of its section 1115(a) demonstration, retitled "Whole-Person Care Transformation" to reflect added pre-release services. Colorado also finalized 2027 individual market premiums, up 10% on average.