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Let the Sunshine In: Ensuring Public Involvement in State Medicaid Policy Making
10/14/2007 | Requests *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.
Author
Coulter Edwards, MPP, Barbara; Garcia, Susan P.; Lashbrook, JD, MHSA, Aimee E.; Flowers, Lynda
Available Files
- In Brief: Give People a Chance to Speak Up PDF (458K, 2 pages)
- In Brief: Give People a Chance to Speak Up Off-site link
- Report PDF (276K, 80 pages)
- Report Home Page Off-site link
Keywords
Medicaid; Advocacy; changing benefits; imposing cost-sharing on beneficiaries; 1115 Waivers; State Plan Amendment; SPA; Policy Reform; Give People a Chance to Speak Up
Topic
Long-Term Care, Waiver
Type/Tool
Reports, Research / Journal abstracts
Source
AARP Public Policy Institute, Health Management Associates
State
California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Texas, All States/Territories
Date Created
11/14/2007
Contact
AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
202-434-3840
ppi@aarp.org
202-434-3840
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