Article Publication Date:
8/1/2010
Summary:
Innovative applications of technology in Medicaid are highlighted in this series of profiles from varying states. Louisiana, a pioneer in using “Express Lane Eligibility” (ELE) is examined in this report. ELE allows Medicaid and CHIP agencies to use eligibility findings from other public programs to identify, enroll, and recertify participants. Despite a 12% reduction in the Medicaid workforce over the last two years, the volume and quality of service has remained consistent.
Topics:
Medicaid
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Children and Families
Sources:
Kaiser Family Foundation
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009; CHIPRA; SNAP; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Head Start; Department of Health and Hospitals; DHH; Connecting Kids to Coverage
Contact
Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured
kcmu@kff.org
Phone:
202-347-5270
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52639