CHIP

During this session, staff shared findings from interviews with state and federal officials, national experts, advocates, and providers about appropriate access to residential treatment services for beneficiaries who need them. Key themes that emerged from interviews related to data collection and sharing, admission and discharge processes, coverage and payment levers, and provider capacity.

MACPAC staff presented four draft policy recommendations to address challenges related to transitions from pediatric to adult care for CYSHCN. The draft recommendations reflect the Commission’s feedback from the December and January meetings. The four recommendations are viewed as complementary efforts to improve CYSHCN transitions of care but could also stand on their own.
The draft […]

In response to the Commission’s continued interest in health care access for children and youth in child welfare, staff has initiated work examining how Medicaid meets the unique needs of the foster care population. Staff conducted a systematic examination of federal requirements and state delivery methods of Medicaid benefits to children in foster care. During […]