Managed Healthcare Executive September 3, 2020
As MCOs contend with more federal and state-level regulations, below are a few adjustments leaders can make to ensure compliance while Medicaid enrollees increase.
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the economy and keep many out of work, and Medicaid expansion continues across the country, states must prepare for new strains on the Medicaid system.
According to a recent report from the Urban Institute, states that are expanding Medicaid can expect more than half of the people who are newly unemployed to join plans. In non-expansion states, one-third of those who lost employer-sponsored health insurance are likely to become eligible for Medicaid. As enrollees increase, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will be put to the test, especially when it comes...