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Medicaid Demonstration Waivers: Recent HHS Approvals Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns
01/02/2008 | Requests *Summary
This report by the GAO reviewed the extent to which HHS ensured that Section 1115 Waiver demonstrations will be budget neutral to the federal government and maintain Medicaid’s fiscal integrity. Specifically, the report examined the projected spending associated with two waivers granted to Florida and Vermont. Review the shortcomings in these specific approvals as well as recommendations for further congressional oversight and HHS procedural reform.
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- Report PDF (1,609K, 77 pages)
- Abstract Off-site link
Keywords
Medicaid; Human Services; 1115 Waiver; congressional oversight; reform; policy recommendation; budget neutrality; fiscal integrity; beneficiary enrollment growth;
Topic
State/Agency Information, Waiver
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
State
Florida, Vermont, All States/Territories
Date Created
04/02/2008
Contact
Marjorie Kanof
Government Accountability Office
kanofm@gao.gov
202-512-7114
Government Accountability Office
kanofm@gao.gov
202-512-7114
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