Rural medicaid resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/medicaid/ HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today called on states and communities to join with HHS to redouble efforts to find and enroll the 5 million children who are currently eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but are not yet covered. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12502 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:28:33 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12502 Comments are being requested on this document the from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that proposes to temporarily delay the effective date of the November 25, 2008 final rule entitled, "Medicaid Program; Premiums and Cost Sharing" and the December 3, 2008 final rule entitled, "Medicaid Program; State Flexibility for Medicaid Benefit Packages." http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26297.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:47:02 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26297.htm Dissects annual 50-state survey, which finds that the number of people on Medicaid and state spending on the program are climbing sharply as a result of the recession, straining state budgets and pressuring officials to curb costs despite increased financial help from the federal government through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). -- Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7985.pdf Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:33:03 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7985.pdf Consists of a summary of each state's coverage of behavioral health in Medicaid and in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/State_Med/default.asp Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:20:46 CST http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/State_Med/default.asp This paper estimates that 49 million Americans are uninsured in 2009 and analyzes several options of expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income uninsured populations.Medicaid to cover more low-income uninsured populations. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7901.pdf Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:39:57 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7901.pdf Reports on a survey and complaint investigation done by the states on the Medicaid program. -- Government Accountability Office http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0964.pdf Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:18 CST http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0964.pdf Proposed rule to update certification and participation regulations and payment provisions for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=3175&intNumPerPage=10&checkDate=&checkKey=&srchType=1&numDays=3500&srchOpt=0&srchData=&keywordType=All&chkNewsType=6&intPage=&showAll=&pYear=&year=&desc=&cboOrder=date Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:47:03 CST http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=3175&intNumPerPage=10&checkDate=&checkKey=&srchType=1&numDays=3500&srchOpt=0&srchData=&keywordType=All&chkNewsType=6&intPage=&showAll=&pYear=&year=&desc=&cboOrder=date Addresses common misconceptions about Medicaid, a program that serves as an effective safety net for those who are unable to pay for health and long-term care. -- AARP Public Policy Institute http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/fs146_myths.pdf Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:56:29 CST http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/fs146_myths.pdf Examines the recessions impact on health coverage and state Medicaid programs, which face growing demand and enrollment at the same time that states are confronting severe budget crises. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/360/13/1273.pdf Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:11:05 CST http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/360/13/1273.pdf Reports on findings from 29 studies in 23 states analyzing the role Medicaid plays in state and local economies. Includes reference to rural. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7075%5F02.pdf Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:44:41 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7075%5F02.pdf This report provides a mid fiscal-year 2009 update on key state Medicaid issues, including the impacts of the economic downturn, based on the perspectives of leading Medicaid directors. -- Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7848.pdf Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:35:27 CST http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7848.pdf Reports on extensive research to determine how information technology can be applied to increase coverage of children in Medicaid and SCHIP. Documents promising practices undertaken and identifies additional actions that can occur at the federal and state level to use these tools to benefit the administration of public programs. -- Children's Partnership http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7647.pdf Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:17:35 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7647.pdf Reviews the literature and examines the impact of Medicaid and SCHIP on coverage, access to care and health for the nation's low-income children. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7645-02.pdf Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:33:26 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7645-02.pdf Examines how increases in the unemployment rate for 2009 changes health coverage and the financial implications for state budgets affecting Medicaid/SCHIP funding. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7850.pdf Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:38:42 CST http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7850.pdf Lists and describes screening questions to be used as a reference to help determine whether someone may qualify for Medicaid or SCHIP coverage. Contains information about where to find federal and state-specific information. -- Families USA http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/screening-manual/Screening-Manual.pdf Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:35:20 CST http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/screening-manual/Screening-Manual.pdf Examines the structure of Medicaid, who the program covers, what services it provides and spending. Includes tables examining the state-to-state variation in eligibility, enrollment and spending for Medicaid enrollees. -- Kaiser Family Foundation http://www.kff.org/medicaid/7334.cfm Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:17:33 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/7334.cfm Results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009. Includes references to rural. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7815.pdf Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:53:12 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7815.pdf Reviews the public and private options available to help people maintain coverage if they become unemployed cannot get employer-sponsored coverage through a spouse. Examines COBRA, non-group insurance and Medicaid. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7842.pdf Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:07:06 CST http://www.kff.org/uninsured/upload/7842.pdf Provides an overview of the Medicaid program, the populations that it serves, and the services that it covers. -- Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7235_03-2.pdf Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:05:40 CST http://www.kff.org/medicaid/upload/7235_03-2.pdf Examines the use of program waiver authorities to test new approaches to the delivery of and payment for health care and long-term care services. -- National Health Policy Forum http://www.nhpf.org/library/background-papers/BP64_MedicaidSCHIP.Waivers_07-22-08.pdf Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:18:17 CST http://www.nhpf.org/library/background-papers/BP64_MedicaidSCHIP.Waivers_07-22-08.pdf Provides the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) that passed by both Houses. http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h6331enr.txt.pdf Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:05:43 CST http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h6331enr.txt.pdf Issue paper describing the characteristics of rural populations and other rural-specific considerations related to Medicaid. Addresses Medicaid payment policy, eligibility, scope of benefits and other considerations. Includes policy recommendations. -- National Rural Health Association http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/index.cfm?objectid=3FF4D909-1185-6B66-881B175789C3DE48 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:15:47 CST http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/index.cfm?objectid=3FF4D909-1185-6B66-881B175789C3DE48 Assesses state Medicaid agencies initiatives on health information technology (HIT) and health information exchange (HIE). -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/oei-02-06-00270.pdf Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:25:20 CST http://www.oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/oei-02-06-00270.pdf Provides state-level data from a range of sources on Medicaid and SCHIP, with an emphasis on program characteristics relevant to rural areas. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:27:07 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/ Provides national and state-level data comparing Medicaid enrollment and expenditures in rural and urban counties. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/report/FR91.pdf Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:18:27 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/report/FR91.pdf Offers actionable steps to help states design and implement physician-level P4P strategies. -- Center for Health Care Strategies http://www.chcs.org/usr_doc/Physician_P4P_Guide.pdf Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:21:05 CST http://www.chcs.org/usr_doc/Physician_P4P_Guide.pdf Provides summaries of current and completed rural health research projects and related publications addressing the topic of Medicaid and S-CHIP, produced by the Office of Rural Health Policy's funded rural health research centers. -- Rural Health Research Gateway http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/topics/100000036/ Wed, 02 May 2007 13:20:32 CST http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/topics/100000036/ A bipartisan, professional, nonprofit organization of representatives of state Medicaid agencies (including the District of Columbia and the territories). Since 1979, NASMD has been affiliated with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA). http://www.nasmd.org/ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:39:18 CST http://www.nasmd.org/ Seeks to contribute to an improved understanding of the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the U.S. health care system by presenting information and analyses on a broad range of health care financing and delivery issues. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.hhs.gov/healthcarefinancingreview/01_overview.asp? Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.cms.hhs.gov/healthcarefinancingreview/01_overview.asp? Runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.cms.hhs.gov/