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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs . 2022-. Get affordable health coverage for you and your family: Marketplace open enrollment season is here!. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet for families explains when and how to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace to receive affordable coverage. It explains how Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment is a critical time to promote the opportunity for affordable health care coverage; describes what is included in the marketplace plans and what they cost; and offers step-by-step enrollment instructions. A companion document describes the ways in which Title V maternal and child health programs can promote enrollment during the ACA open season (see unique #39525)

Keywords: Access to health care, Children's Health Insurance Program, Enrollment, Families, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Outreach

Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. 2022. Report to the Congress on Medicaid and CHIP. Washington, DC: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, 196 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on aspects of Medicaid's mission to ensure access to high-quality health services and the program's future as a major health care payer driving health system change toward value. The report focuses on topics of interest to Congress, including Medicaid’s responsiveness during economic downturns; concerns about high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality; improving hospital payment policy for the nation's safetynet hospitals, and the integration of care for people who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Children, Children's Health Insurance Program, Costs, Financing, Health care reform, Health services delivery, Medicaid, Medications, Mental health, Oral health, Organizational change, Pregnant women, Reimbursement, Systems development

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2022. Overview of the dental and oral health service measures in the 2022 child core set. Baltimore, MD: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4 pp. (Medicaid & CHIP health care quality measures, Technical assistance resource)

Annotation: This resource provides an overview of the three oral health care measures in the 2022 Core Set of Children’s Health Care Quality Measures for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (Child Core Set) and highlights differences in the measure specifications. The three measures are sealant receipt on permanent first molars; oral evaluation, dental services; and topical fluoride for children. Links to resources to help states calculate the dental and oral health services measures for Child Core Set reporting are included.

Keywords: Children's Health Insurance Program, Dental sealants, Fluoride, Health services, Medicaid, Oral health

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs . 2022. Promoting the 2023 ACA marketplace open enrollment: The role of state Title V programs. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1 p.

South Dakota Department of Social Services. 2022. Advancing prevention and reducing childhood caries in Medicaid and CHIP. Pierre, SD: South Dakota Department of Social Services, 8 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information on how the Advancing Prevention and Reducing Childhood Caries in Medicaid and CHIP Affinity Group, launched by the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, will provide technical assistance to state Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program agencies and their partners as they design, test, implement, and assess strategies to improve pediatric oral health. The purpose of the group is to help states improve oral health outcomes through the delivery of preventive oral health care. The fact sheet discusses oral health, provides an overview of the group, and presents state team learning objectives.

Keywords: Children, Dental caries, Medicaid, Oral health, Prevention, Quality improvement, State Children's Health Insurance Program

Chaudhry A, Stephens J, Drane S, Patton E. 2022. Preparing for the Public Health Emergency Unwinding: The Role of MCH Populations. [Washington, DC]: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 56 m.

Annotation: Recorded on October 7, 2022, this webinar discusses the unwinding of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Participants include representatives from AMCHP, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Kentucky Division of Maternal and Child Health (Medicaid and Title V Services). They discuss how registration for Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) increased during the pandemic, and what states have to look forward to when federal funding ends, including increased applications to state health programs. The Kentucky representatives present their plans for dealing with the change in funding and how they will meet the demands, including increased caseloads and the renewal process. Also incuded is a list of resources available for Maternal and Child Advocates from AMCHP.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Covid-19, Kentucky, Medicaid, MCH programs, State Children's Health Insurance Program, Disaster planning, Title V programs,

Girmash E, Creveling E. 2021. Strengthening Title V - Medicaid managed care collaborations to improve care for CYSHCN. Boston, MA: Catalyst Center, 8 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief discusses how state Title V programs, Medicaid agencies, and Medicaid managed care organizations can work collaboratively to strengthen supports for children and youth with special health care needs. The brief enumerates the essential steps in the Medicaid managed care procurement process and provides strategies and considerations for collaboration between Title V and managed care programs.

Keywords: Access to care, Adolescents with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Health insurance, Medicaid, State programs, Title V programs, Youth with special health care needs

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . 2021. Efforts to improve the quality of health care for children and adults enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 2017-2019 report to Congress. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 129 pp.

Annotation: This report to Congress describes (1) the efforts undertaken by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) between 2017 and 2019 to advance access and quality of care for children and adults enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); (2) the status of state reporting of the Child and Adult Core Set of healthcare quality measures; and (3) recommendations for legislative changes needed to improve the quality of care in Medicaid and CHIP.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adults, Children, Children's Health Insurance Program, Data, Enrollment, Federal legislation , Measures, Medicaid, Program improvement, Quality assurance, Recommendations

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs; Georgia Health Policy Center. 2021. Medicaid options for states during COVID-19: Considerations for children and youth with special health care needs. Washington, DC: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs,

Annotation: This fact sheet explores Medicaid policy options for states to meet the needs of children and youth with special health care eneds (CYSHCN) during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and discusses how future rollbacks of PHE modifications may affect CYSHCN populations.

Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Children's health insurance program, Communicable diseases, Emergencies, Medicaid, Policy development, State health insurance programs, Virus diseases, Youth

Taylor E, Sayles J, Bailit M. 2021. Promising approaches to reducing disparities in birth-related health outcomes in Medicaid. Princeton, NJ: State Health and Value Strategies , 10 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief focuses on actions Medicaid agencies can pursue with provider organizations or through their managed care programs to promote health equity and improve outcomes. It highlights state interventions and collaborations that demonstrate promise in reducing disparities and health inequities in birth-related policies. Programs in Virginia, North Carolina, and Colorado are highlighted.

Keywords: Childbirth, Health care disparities, Health equity, Maternal health, Medicaid, Model programs, Policy, State health insurance programs, State initiatives

Commonwealth Fund. 2021. Closing gaps in maternal health coverage: Assessing the potential of a postpartum Medicaid/CHIP expansion . New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund,

Annotation: This issue brief assesses the current coverage landscape for pregnant and postpartum women and shows how a postpartum Medicaid/CHIP extension could benefit uninsured new mothers. The brief 1) provides an overview of existing publicly subsidized coverage options for pregnancy and the postpartum period, including covered benefits and cost-sharing requirements; 2) reviews recent state and federal legislative proposals to extend postpartum coverage options and examines how such reforms could expand the coverage landscape for new mothers; and 3) estimates how many postpartum individuals would likely benefit from a 12-month postpartum Medicaid/CHIP extension, based on analysis of 2016–18 American Community Survey (ACS) data using the Urban Institute Health Policy Center’s Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Simulation Model.

Keywords: Insurance, Medicaid, Postpartum care, Pregnant women, State Children's Health Insurance Program

Chaudhry A, Collins S, Northrup A. 2021. Coffee chat with AMCHP policy experts: Opportunities for maternal health with a new administration and congress. [Washington, DC]: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 49 m 57 s.

Annotation: In this informal Q&A coffee chat format, AMCHP policy experts discuss key developments in national health policy following the administrative transition, with particular focus on potential changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. A significant portion of the discussion centers on efforts to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year through the American Rescue Plan's state option, which would require state plan amendments for implementation. The experts also address critical issues of racial inequities in maternal and child healthcare delivery and examine the implications of the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act, offering insights into the future landscape of maternal health policy from 2021 onward.

Keywords: Health policies, Social policies, Medicaid, Maternal health, Children's health, Health insurance programs, Race

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2021. Quality of maternal and perinatal health care in Medicaid and CHIP: Findings from the 2020 maternity core set chart . Baltimore, MD: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,

Annotation: This chart pack describes state performance on the quality of maternal and perinatal health care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It analyzes eight frequently reported measures for federal fiscal year 2020, including the timeliness of prenatal visits, postpartum care, well-child visits in the first 15 months of life, and the frequency of infants born with low birth weights. Substantial data is provided regarding the provision of most or moderately effective contraception and long-acting reversible contraception for both postpartum women and all women at risk of unintended pregnancy. The document also evaluates geographic variations in reporting across states and examines performance trends from 2018 through 2020 to identify significant changes in health care access and quality.

Keywords: Children's Health Insurance Program, Comparative analysis, Maternal health, Measures, Medicaid, Perinatal care, Perinatal health, Quality assurance, State initiatives, Trends

U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2021. 2021 core set of maternal and perinatal health measures for Medicaid and CHIP (Maternity Core Set). Baltimore, MD: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 p.

Annotation: This document identifies 11 maternal and perinatal health measures for voluntary reporting by state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies. It serves as a tool for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to evaluate progress and improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants. Major topics include the timeliness of prenatal and postpartum care, the frequency of infants born with low birth weights, well-child visits during the first 30 months of life, and contraceptive care., The document also outlines various data collection methods, such as electronic health records and state vital records, and provides technical updates on measures for low-risk cesarean deliveries.,

Keywords: Children's Health Insurance Program, Maternal health, Measures, Medicaid, Perinatal health, Quality assurance

Ruderman M. 2020. Children's vision and eye health: A snapshot of current national issues (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: National Center for Children's Vision & Eye Health at Prevent Blindness, 47 pp.

Annotation: This report is a compilation of research, survey data, and best practices that outlines the landscape for children's vision and eye health in the United States. Contents include information about the prevalence and impact of vision disorders in U.S. children, receipt of vision screening for infants and children from birth through age 17, and state approaches to ensuring children's vision and eye health. Additional topics include vision screening rates and requirements by state, pediatric vision benefits available under the Affordable Care Act, what is included in a strong vision health system of care, and model children's vision legislation. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescents, Children, Costs, Health care reform, Health insurance, Health status, Policy development, Prevalence, Preventive health services, Primary care, Reimbursement, Research, Screening, Service integration, Standards, State programs, State surveys, Statistical data, Systems development, Vision, Vision disorders

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2020. State Medicaid & CHIP telehealth tooklit: Policy considerations for states expanding use of telehealth (COVID-19 version). Baltimore, MD: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2 items.

Annotation: This toolkit provides states with statutory and regulatory infrastructure issues to consider as they evaluate the need to expand their telehealth capabilities and coverage policies. It covers (1) patient populations eligible for telehealth, (2) coverage and reimbursement policies, (3) providers and practitioners eligible to provider telehealth, (4) technology requirements, and (5) pediatric considerations. This toolkit also includes a compilation of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other resources available to states. An accompanying checklist of policy questions serves as a tool for states to assess telehealth in their state.

Keywords: Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Telehealth, Telemedicine

Indiana State Department of Health, Oral Health Program. 2020. Oral health metrics—Indiana. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana State Department of Health, 6 pp.

Annotation: This report presents metrics to provide insights into the oral health status of Indiana’s population. Metrics for children from families with low incomes eligible for Medicaid/the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are also presented. In addition, the report provides information about dental caries, periodontal disease, cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx, orofacial clefts, disparities and socioeconomic factors, oral health and general health, and oral health data and community health in Indiana.

Keywords: Children's Health Insurance Program, Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Indiana, Low income groups, Medicaid, Oral cancer, Oral health, Periodontal diseases, Socioeconomic factors, State materials, Statistical data

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 2019 . Lessons learned about payment strategies to improve postpartum care in Medicaid and CHIP. Baltimore, MD: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 pp.

Children's Dental Health Project. 2019. Medicaid dental guidance to states: An opportunity to aim for equity. Washington, DC: Children's Dental Health Project, 14 pp.

Annotation: This report is intended to help advocates capitalize on information presented in a 2018 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information bulletin that explains how state agencies administering Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program can better address children’s oral health needs. The report discusses why the bulletin is important and presents opportunities to improve oral health care for children. Strategies for implementing change are discussed, and a checklist for advocates is provided.

Keywords: Access to health care, Advocacy, Low income groups, Medicaid, Oral health, Public policy, State Children's Health Insurance Program, State agencies

U. S. Government Accountability Office . 2019. Children's Health Insurance Program: Efforts to measure and address potential substitution for private health insurance. Washington, DC.: U.S. Government Accountability Office , 49 pp.

Annotation: This report describes efforts to measure and address Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) "crowd-out," when families who apply for public CHIP benefits have access to private health insurance. For the report, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) asked 42 states that have separate CHIP programs to report on two separate crowd-out indicators: (1) the percent of individuals who are enrolled in CHIP that have access to private health insurance and (2) the percent of CHIP applicants who cannot be enrolled because they have private health insurance. Included is a description of procedures that CMS and states use to address crowd-out, together with statistics on income eligibility, enrollment in public vs. private insurance, and other relevant data extracted from the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS).

Keywords: Children, Children's Health insurance Program, Data, Eligibility, Enrollment expansion, Federal programs, National surveys, State Health insurance programs
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