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Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its latest Health Law News.
Included in the June/July edition are articles about the status of Pennsylvania’s FY 2018 budget, including possible changes in the state human services code; a delay in awarding new HealthChoices contracts; new quality initiatives in the state’s contracts with HealthChoices managed care organizations; an update on the implementation of Community HealthChoices, the state’s new program of managed long-term services and supports; and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2017-07-18T13:59:58+00:00July 18th, 2017|Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its March 2017 newsletter.
Included in this edition are stories about:

new starting dates for the beginning of new HealthChoices physical health contracts
an update on Community HealthChoices, the state’s planned program of managed long-term services and supports for those who qualify for nursing home care but wish to continue living independently in the community
the launch of the state’s ABLE Savings Program through which children and adults with significant disabilities can open special state-sponsored investment accounts
the introduction of a new assessment tool for people in need of substance disorder treatment

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PA Safety Net Admin2017-04-06T06:00:52+00:00April 6th, 2017|HealthChoices, Pennsylvania Medicaid, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its February 2017 newsletter.
Included in this edition are stories about:

the potential implications of turning Medicaid into a block grant program
the governor’s proposed FY 2018 budget
a new federal requirement that hospitals must inform Medicare patients if they are designated as hospitalized under “observation status”
counseling services available through PA LINKs

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PA Safety Net Admin2017-03-02T12:21:18+00:00March 2nd, 2017|Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy, Pennsylvania proposed FY 2018 budget|Comments Off

PA Health Law Project Newsletter

phlp The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its November-December 2016 newsletter.
Included in this edition are stories about a new effort to enroll children in the state’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program, the new fees for Medicare Part A and Part B for 2017, a delay in the implementation of the state’s proposed Community HealthChoices program of managed long-term services and supports, and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-12-28T06:00:04+00:00December 28th, 2016|Medicare, Pennsylvania Medicaid, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its October 2016 newsletter.
phlp Included in this edition are stories about problems older adults are encountering when they seek to enroll in the state’s Aging Waiver program; an update on the implementation of Community HealthChoices, the new state program of managed long-term services and supports for qualified seniors; upcoming Medicare changes and enrollment and application deadlines; coverage of diabetes testing supplies for dual eligibles; new state guidelines addressing access to treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders; and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-11-03T06:00:54+00:00November 3rd, 2016|Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

phlp The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its September 2016 newsletter.
Included in this edition are stories about the selection of managed care organizations to participate in the state’s new Community HealthChoices program to provide community-based managed long-term services and supports to individuals who receive both Medicaid and Medicare and who are eligible for nursing home care; the open enrollment period for Medicare and Medicare Part D drug plans; the awarding of six “Navigator grants” to Pennsylvania organizations that counsel people interested in obtaining health insurance through the federal health insurance marketplace; and actions take by the state to improve access to pediatric shift nursing and home health aide services for children covered by Medicaid.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-10-10T06:00:18+00:00October 10th, 2016|Pennsylvania Medicaid, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published its June 2016 newsletter.
phlp Included in this edition are stories about the delay in implementation of the state’s Community HealthChoices program of managed long-term services and supports for the dually eligible; challenges for those seeking home and community-based services from state waiver programs; and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-06-30T06:00:21+00:00June 30th, 2016|Pennsylvania Medicaid, Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Releases Monthly Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the May 2016 edition of Health Law News, its monthly newsletter.
phlp Included in this edition are articles about a new federal managed care regulation and federal policy governing balance billing of dual-eligible (Medicare- and Medicaid-covered) individuals. The newsletter also takes a look at Pennsylvania one year after the state expanded its Medicaid program and offers an update on Community HealthChoices, the new program of managed long-term services and supports the state intends to implement.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-06-16T06:00:37+00:00June 16th, 2016|Pennsylvania Medicaid laws and regulations, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy|Comments Off

Pennsylvania Health Law Project Releases Monthly Newsletter

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the April 2016 edition of Health Law News, its monthly newsletter.
phlp Included in this edition are articles about a new, faster process the state has introduced for people to enroll in Medicaid; the awarding of contracts to managed care organizations to participate in the state’s HealthChoices program; an update on the Community HealthChoices program that will help nursing home-eligible seniors remain independent in the community; new funding for the state’s “Money Follows the Person” demonstration program; and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-05-06T06:00:03+00:00May 6th, 2016|HealthChoices PA, Pennsylvania Medicaid policy, Pennsylvania Medical Assistance|Comments Off

Latest Edition of Health Law News

The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has released the latest edition of its newsletter.
The February edition includes features about Governor Wolf’s proposed FY 2017 Medicaid budget, the launch of a new “fast track” Medicaid enrollment program, the state’s plans for a new approach to providing managed long-term services and supports, and more.
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PA Safety Net Admin2016-03-03T06:00:55+00:00March 3rd, 2016|Pennsylvania Medicaid policy, Pennsylvania proposed FY 2017 budget|Comments Off

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