Charles GabaSep 25, 2024

CMS releases May 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 841K people as #MedicaidUnwinding winds down:

https://acasignups.net/24/09/25/cms-releases-may-2024-enrollment-data-medicaidchip-enrollment-dropped-another-841k-people

CMS releases May 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 841K people as Medicaid Unwinding winds down

via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): In May 2024, 80,855,947 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 840,795 individuals (1.0%) from April 2024. 73,793,274 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in May 2024, a decrease of 846,948 individuals (1.1%) from April 2024. 7,062,673 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in May 2024, an increase of 6,153 individuals (0.1%) from April 2024. As of May 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 13,012,059 individuals (13.9%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 12,937,285 individuals (14.9%). CHIP enrollment has decreased by 74,774 individuals (1.0%). Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 23,023,434 individuals (32.5%) to 93,868,006. Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,681,263 individuals (35.4%).

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Charles GabaAug 9, 2024

CMS releases April 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 1.0M as #MedicaidUnwinding winds down:

https://acasignups.net/24/08/09/cms-releases-april-2024-enrollment-data-medicaidchip-enrollment-dropped-another-million

CMS releases April 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another million people as Medicaid Unwinding winds down

via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): In April 2024, 81,696,742 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 1,060,543 individuals (1.3%) from March 2024. 74,640,222 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in April 2024, a decrease of 1,011,238 individuals (1.3%) from March 2024. 7,056,520 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in April 2024, a decrease of 49,305 individuals (0.7%) from March 2024. As of April 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 12,171,264 individuals (13.0%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 12,090,337 individuals (13.9%). CHIP enrollment has decreased by 80,927 individuals (1.1%). Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 23,023,434 individuals (32.5%) to 93,868,006. Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,681,263 individuals (35.4%). CHIP enrollment increased by 342,171 individuals (5.0%).

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Charles GabaJul 8, 2024

CMS releases March 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 636K as #MedicaidUnwinding started tapering off:

https://acasignups.net/24/07/08/cms-releases-march-2024-enrollment-data-medicaidchip-enrollment-dropped-another-636k

CMS releases March 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 636K as Medicaid Unwinding started tapering off

via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): In March 2024, 82,751,338 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 636,453 individuals (0.8%) from February 2024. 75,645,578 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in March 2024, a decrease of 644,997 individuals (0.8%) from February 2024. 7,105,760 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in March 2024, an increase of 8,544 individuals (0.1%) from February 2024. As of March 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 11,116,668 individuals (11.8%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 11,084,981 individuals (12.8%). CHIP enrollment has decreased by 31,687 individuals (0.4%). Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 23,023,434 individuals (32.5%) to 93,868,006. Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,681,263 individuals (35.4%). CHIP enrollment increased by 342,171 individuals (5.0%).

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Charles GabaJul 4, 2024

Meanwhile, 25% of the #MedicaidUnwinding population have transferred over to subsidized #ACA exchange plans instead:

https://acasignups.net/24/07/03/cms-48-million-those-kicked-medicaid-enrolled-aca-exchange-plans-or-bhps-thru-march

CMS: ~4.8 Million of those kicked off of Medicaid enrolled in #ACA exchange plans or BHPs thru March

Normally, states will review (or "redetermine") whether people enrolled in Medicaid or the CHIP program are still eligible to be covered by it on a monthly (or in some cases, quarterly, I believe) basis. However, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), passed by Congress at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, included a provision requiring state Medicaid programs to keep people enrolled through the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). In return, states received higher federal funding to the tune of billions of dollars. As a result, there are tens of millions of Medicaid/CHIP enrollees who didn't have their eligibility status redetermined for as long as three years.

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Charles GabaJul 3, 2024

đź“Ł Meanwhile, CMS just reported that 25% of the #MedicaidUnwinding population shifted to #ACA exchange policies after their Medicaid/CHIP coverage was terminated:

https://acasignups.net/24/07/03/cms-48-million-those-kicked-medicaid-enrolled-aca-exchange-plans-or-bhps-thru-march

CMS: ~4.8 Million of those kicked off of Medicaid enrolled in #ACA exchange plans or BHPs thru March

Normally, states will review (or "redetermine") whether people enrolled in Medicaid or the CHIP program are still eligible to be covered by it on a monthly (or in some cases, quarterly, I believe) basis. However, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), passed by Congress at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, included a provision requiring state Medicaid programs to keep people enrolled through the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). In return, states received higher federal funding to the tune of billions of dollars. As a result, there are tens of millions of Medicaid/CHIP enrollees who didn't have their eligibility status redetermined for as long as three years.

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Charles GabaMay 14, 2024

NEVADA: @NVHealthLink extends SEP for #MedicaidUnwinding population, launches SMS text campaign:

https://acasignups.net/24/05/14/nevada-nv-health-link-extends-sep-medicaid-ineligible-launches-sms-text-campaign

Nevada: NV Health Link extends SEP for Medicaid-ineligible, launches SMS text campaign

via Nevada Health Link (this was actually from a couple weeks ago but I missed it until now): Nevada Health Link Extends Special Enrollment Period for Medicaid-ineligible, Launches SMS Text Campaign to Boost Awareness A Special Enrollment Period through NevadaHealthLink.com is extended through November 30 for those redetermined ineligible for Medicaid benefits Carson City, Nev. – In response to the ongoing Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that resumed in April 2023, Nevada Health Link is extending the Special Enrollment Period through November 30, 2024, for those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This initiative aligns with similar adjustments made by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and HealthCare.gov, and aims to support any Nevadan who was deemed ineligible for Medicaid benefits since Medicaid began its redetermination process following the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible Nevadans can enroll even if they lost their Medicaid benefits more than sixty days prior, and NevadaHealthLink.com is the only place where consumers can qualify for financial assistance to help offset the cost of premiums.

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Charles GabaMay 1, 2024

đź“Ł NEW: CMS releases January 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 1.0M as #MedicaidUnwinding continued:

https://acasignups.net/24/05/01/cms-releases-january-2024-enrollment-data-medicaidchip-enrollment-dropped-another-10m

CMS releases January 2024 enrollment data: Medicaid/CHIP enrollment dropped another 1.0M as Medicaid Unwinding continued

via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): • In January 2024, 84,041,447 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, a decrease of 1,056,384 individuals (1.2%) from December 2023. 76,930,368 individuals were enrolled in Medicaid in January 2024, a decrease of 983,655 individuals (1.3%) from December 2023. 7,111,079 individuals were enrolled in CHIP in January 2024, a decrease of 72,729 individuals (1.0%) from December 2023. As of January 2024, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP has decreased by 9,826,559 individuals (10.5%) since March 2023, the final month of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Medicaid enrollment has decreased by 9,800,191 individuals (11.3%). CHIP enrollment has decreased by 26,368 individuals (0.4%). Between February 2020 and March 2023, enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP increased by 22,992,937 individuals (32.4%) to 93,868,006. Medicaid enrollment increased by 22,650,766 individuals (35.3%). CHIP enrollment increased by 342,171 individuals (5.0%).

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Charles GabaMay 1, 2024

đź“Ł NEW: CMS issues latest #MedicaidUnwinding report: 4.2M of those kicked off Medicaid/CHIP enrolled in ACA exchange or BHP plans thru end of January:

https://acasignups.net/24/05/01/cms-42-million-those-kicked-medicaid-enrolled-aca-exchange-plans-or-bhps-thru-january

CMS: ~4.2 Million of those kicked off of Medicaid enrolled in #ACA exchange plans or BHPs thru January

Normally, states will review (or "redetermine") whether people enrolled in Medicaid or the CHIP program are still eligible to be covered by it on a monthly (or in some cases, quarterly, I believe) basis. However, the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), passed by Congress at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, included a provision requiring state Medicaid programs to keep people enrolled through the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). In return, states received higher federal funding to the tune of billions of dollars. As a result, there are tens of millions of Medicaid/CHIP enrollees who didn't have their eligibility status redetermined for as long as three years.

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Charles GabaApr 12, 2024

Surreal silver lining re. #MedicaidUnwinding? Some losing coverage may not have known they were covered to begin with:

https://acasignups.net/24/04/12/surreal-silver-lining-re-medicaid-unwinding-some-losing-coverage-may-not-have-known-they

Surreal silver lining re. Medicaid unwinding? Some losing coverage may not have known they were covered to begin with

According to the latest estimates from KFF, over 20 million Americans have now had their Medicaid or CHIP healthcare coverage terminated since the post-public health emergency "unwinding" process began one year ago: At least 20,104,000 Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled as of April 11, 2024, based on the most current data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Overall, 31% of people with a completed renewal were disenrolled in reporting states while 69%, or 43.6 million enrollees, had their coverage renewed (one reporting state does not include data on renewed enrollees). Due to varying lags for when states report data, the data reported here undercount the actual number of disenrollments to date. On the one hand, this is absolutely a crisis. On the other hand, while the numbers are still shockingly high (KFF themselves put their estimate at anywhere between 8 - 24 million who would lose coverage last April), it isn't quite as bad as the top line number suggests, for several reasons. For starters, at least 3.42 million of those who had their Medicaid/CHIP coverage terminated transferred over to heavily-subsidized ACA exchange plans instead as of the end of December. This is likely several hundred thousand higher today.

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Charles GabaApr 2, 2024

HHS Takes Additional Actions To Help #MedicaidUnwinding Population Stay Covered Including Extending SEP

https://acasignups.net/24/04/01/hhs-takes-additional-actions-help-medicaidunwinding-population-stay-covered-including

HHS takes additional actions to help #MedicaidUnwinding population stay covered including extending SEP

(Note: This was actually announced the day before CMS posted the December Medicaid Unwinding transition data.) Via the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): HHS Extends Special Enrollment Period to Help People Transition to the Marketplaces, Issues New Resources for Partners, and Publishes Guidance Reinforcing Key Federal Requirements Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced additional actions it is taking to help people maintain coverage as states continue Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility renewals, which restarted across the country last spring following a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s actions will continue and extend a previously announced flexibility to make it easier for people to transition to Health Insurance Marketplace coverage through 2024, help more people with Medicaid and CHIP navigate renewals, and reinforce important federal requirements that are crucial for protecting coverage in states during and beyond “Medicaid unwinding.” CMS is extending a temporary special enrollment period (SEP) to help people who are no longer eligible for Medicaid or CHIP transition to Marketplace coverage in states using HealthCare.gov.

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