Let the Sunshine In: Ensuring Public Involvement in State Medicaid Policy Making

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Article Publication Date: 
10/14/2007
Summary: 
States now have more discretion in changing Medicaid policies; consumers and advocates want to make sure they have a voice in that. This AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper examines the processes states have in place to solicit public input into Medicaid policy changes developed and implemented through Section 1115 waivers or State Plan Amendments (SPAs). Recommendations are offered on how federal and state governments can improve or enhance existing opportunities for public involvement.
Article Author: 
Coulter Edwards, MPP, Barbara; Garcia, Susan P.; Lashbrook, JD, MHSA, Aimee E.; Flowers, Lynda
Topics: 
Medicaid Waivers; Medicaid
Types/Tools: 
Reports; Research / Journal abstracts
Populations: 
Advocates
Sources: 
AARP Public Policy Institute
Health Management Associates
Programs/Initiatives: 
N/A
States: 
All States/Territories; California; Connecticut; Florida; Idaho; Indiana; Michigan; Nevada; Texas
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
changing benefits; imposing cost-sharing on beneficiaries; 1115 Waivers; State Plan Amendment; SPA; Policy Reform; Give People a Chance to Speak Up

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AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
Phone: 
202-434-3840

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51429