Medicare / Medicaid

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Archived Medicaid 101 Series

• 2/15/07 Due Process and Enforcement [video] [transcript]
• 1/25/07 HBCS and 1115 Waivers [video] [transcript]
• 1/16/07 EPSDT for Children and Youth [video] [transcript]
• 12/11/06 Services for Adults [video] [transcript]
• 9/27/06 Medicaid Administration and Eligibility [video] [transcript]

A Medicaid Advocate’s Guide to Deference by the National Health Law Program (01/08)

Advocacy tips for responding to the Medicaid changes in the Deficit Reduction Act (07/06)

Medicaid Coverage of Orthodontia for Children (07/06)

What are Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committees? And how can I participate in Medicaid decisions made by these committees?(07/06)

When can Medicaid pay for the cost of room and board?

March 31^st CMS letter explaining the Deficit Reduction Act Requirement that States can no longer apply for a Medicaid waiver allowing SCHIP to provide benefits to childless adults

CMS letter regarding DRA provision allowing states to require that Medicaid coverage to certain beneficiaries be provided through “benchmark plans”.

CMS letter regarding DRA provision allowing states to establish its own non-emergency Medicaid transportation brokerage plan.

CMS letter regarding: Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Transition Process requirements for Part D Plans

CMS letter regarding Medicare drug coverage and plans requirements to notify beneficiaries that they have dis-enrolled in a plan

Medicare Prescription Drug Tool Kit for Disability Advocates

The Impact of Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage on Dual Eligibles (individuals eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare)

The Impact of the New Medicare Drug Law on Individuals Eligible for Medicaid through the Spend Down Rule

The Impact of Medicare Part D drug coverage on dual eligible children receiving EPSDT

Impact of New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage on Individuals eligible for Medicaid and Medicare (PDF)