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Fact Sheet: Pledges from Medicaid Technology Companies to Support Community Engagement Implementation and Related Medicaid System Improvements
Several health technology companies have made commitments to help states implement new Medicaid community engagement requirements. This change affects Medicaid and CHIP programs as they adapt to the Working Families Tax Cut legislation. The companies listed have pledged to support states with their ...
Medicaid Technology Companies Pledge $600M in Savings to Support Community Engagement and Related State Medicaid System Improvements
Ten health technology companies have pledged over $600 million in savings to help states implement new community engagement requirements for Medicaid. This initiative aims to modernize Medicaid systems and improve the experience for beneficiaries by providing discounted technology products and servi...
Fact Sheet: Pledges from Medicaid Technology Companies to Support Community Engagement Implementation and Related Medicaid System Improvements
Several health technology companies have made commitments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist states in meeting new Medicaid community engagement requirements. This change affects Medicaid programs as they prepare to implement these new rules under the Working Families Ta...
Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC)
Starting June 1, 2026, certain adults on Medicaid will need to work or engage in qualifying activities for at least 80 hours a month to keep their benefits. This rule affects non-pregnant adults aged 19 to 64 who are not on Medicare and are enrolled in Medicaid. Some individuals, like pregnant women...
Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
The Medicaid program has introduced a new requirement for certain individuals to engage with their community. This means that individuals must confirm their status at least once a year. Additionally, the agency must follow all federal privacy laws when handling personal data related to this verifica...
Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
The Medicaid program is introducing a new community engagement requirement that affects certain applicants and beneficiaries. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals will need to show that they are participating in community activities to qualify for Medicaid. This rule outlines what activities count,...