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Medicare Actuary Certification Required for Medicaid Waivers

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 31
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What happened

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A provision within a budget reconciliation law requires all states seeking approval or renewal of Medicaid waivers to receive certification from the Medicare actuary. This certification must confirm that the waiver will not increase federal spending. The provision was enacted in Section 71118 of the law.

From thefederalist.com

Why it matters

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The requirement affects Medicaid waivers, which currently encompass roughly one-third of Medicaid spending. This change formalizes the Medicare actuary's role as a mandatory gatekeeper for these waivers, impacting how states manage federal healthcare funds.

Congress recently passed a Medicaid reconciliation bill, and the Trump administration is implementing new rules regarding Medicaid.

From thefederalist.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpThe administration implementing new budget measures and administrative changes affecting Medicare and Medicaid.
  • MedicareThe federal health insurance program whose actuary must certify that Medicaid waivers will not increase federal spending.
  • CongressThe legislative body that passed the budget reconciliation law containing the waiver certification provision.
  • Department of Health & Human ServicesThe government department responsible for managing new cost certification processes related to Medicaid waivers.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of Health & Human ServicesSpeculative

    The Department of Health & Human Services might face increased costs related to managing new cost certification processes for Medicaid waivers.

How it developed

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  1. Trump signed a bill and Congress set up a $50 billion fund for rural healthcare, impacting Medicaid in Arkansas.Sub-event
  2. New Mexico faces a financial mandate to fund increases in healthcare services due to significant federal budget cuts outlined in HR1.Sub-event
  3. Pritzker discusses how the Trump administration, through the White House, is allegedly enacting cruelties by taking away Medicare benefits.Sub-event
  4. Budget law requires Medicare actuary certification as Trump administration changes Medicaid practices.1 source

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