NAMD Calls for Congressional Action to Improve Section 1115 Waiver Process

The National Association of Medicaid Directors is urging Congress to reform the Section 1115 waiver system to better support state innovation in Medicaid programs. NAMD argues the current waiver process limits states' ability to pursue program improvements aligned with health and wellness goals. The commentary does not specify particular legislative proposals or timelines. For Medicaid managed care organizations, waiver reforms could expand opportunities for state-MCO partnerships on value-based care, social determinants of health interventions, and delivery system innovations.

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