Rewinding PHE work could help with Medicaid and CHIP final regulation compliance
The eligibility and enrollment processes for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) have been riddled with inefficiencies. Policies like annual coverage limits and waiting periods have created barriers for low-income adults and children seeking coverage through the public programs.
The Biden administration aims to address these issues in the Streamlining the Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes rule.