CHCS April 23, 2024
Medicaid agencies nationwide are gearing up to implement new strategies for involving members more effectively in shaping Medicaid program and policy decisions, in response to new federal regulations. In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new regulations on access and managed care in Medicaid. These changes include a major update to requirements for how states convene Medicaid member advisory groups, elevating the importance of members playing a central role in driving Medicaid program and policy decision-making.
Below, we outline the changes and offer some guiding principles state agencies can use to meet the new requirements and integrate Medicaid members into the policymaking and program design process effectively and equitably.
What are the Changes?
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