Leo Cuello and I blogged on the new Medicaid work requirements DONT apply in 8 states (AL, FL, KS, MS, SC, TN, TX, WY) The new provision is not waivable + takes effect in 2027 Any states currently seeking waivers (GA for example) now have to comply w/ new rules ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/07/23/s...

Need a good resource for the health provisions in HR1? @georgetownccf.bsky.social & Center for Health Insurance Reform have published an explainer! ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/07/22/m...

Tricia Brooks and I wrote a blog about what is likely a surprise to many given the late night craziness of the OBBB journey thru the Senate. New CHIP Protections are In Effect Now Despite Congressional Efforts to Eliminate Them ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/07/24/n... via @georgetownccf.bsky.social

Wondering what was in that "big, beautiful bill" that whizzed through Congress? @edwincpark.bsky.social @sabrinacorlette.bsky.social, explain Medicaid, CHIP & ACA Marketplace provisions in a new brief. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/07/22/m...

Our new explainer is here -- all you need to know about the Medicaid, CHIP and ACA Marketplace provisions in the new budget reconciliation law.

A10: Medicaid plays a pivotal role by providing access to care for many people who would otherwise not be able to afford it, making it an indispensable part of the nation’s response to the mental health crisis. #WellnessWed

People covered by Medicaid don’t get a check in the mail – they get access to lifesaving care without facing astronomical medical bills. It supports the mental health and wellbeing of kids, youth, pregnant women, new mothers, and others amid a mental health crisis #WellnessWed

A9: Medicaid serves as a lifeline to millions of Americans with mental health needs. It supports the mental health and wellbeing of children, youth, pregnant women, new mothers, and other adults amid a documented mental health crisis. #WellnessWed

A8: As the single largest payer of mental health services, Medicaid serves as a key support for state mental health crisis and treatment systems, including mobile crisis services. ccf.georgetown.edu/2022/01/06/c...

A7: Medicaid not only covers the cost of counseling and other service appointments, but pays for life-saving medications like Naloxone and treatment medications for opioid, alcohol and nicotine use disorders. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/02/19/h...

A5: Mothers and babies need access to care to address physical and mental health needs. During pregnancy and following the birth of a new baby, Medicaid includes services such as effective interventions for chronic conditions. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/01/23/s...

#WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/09/h...

A4: States have leveraged Medicaid to boost school-based mental health services to help address the youth mental health crisis. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/01/23/s...

R4: Los estados han usado Medicaid para mejorar los servicios de salud mental en las escuelas para ayudar a tratar la crisis de salud mental en los jóvenes #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/01/23/s...

A3: Medicaid’s pediatric benefit, known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment or EPSDT, requires child and adolescent providers to screen, diagnose, and treat behavioral health conditions and states to cover this essential care. #WellnessWed

Does the House GOP reconciliation bill take health insurance away from newborn babies? Why yes, yes it does. If you read nothing else today, read this post from CHIRblog guest authors @jasonlevitis.bsky.social and @clinkeyoung.bsky.social chirblog.org/the-sleeper-...

New CBO estimates of reconciliation bill reported by Budget Committee Sunday: gross #Medicaid cuts of $792B before interactions with ACA changes. Total of $803B in net health care cuts. Estimates don't account for Rules Committee changes with even harsher Medicaid cuts. www.cbo.gov/publication/...?

Incredibly important thread from my colleague @edwincpark.bsky.social as the House bill language evolves. The majority of states including many red and purple states face huge Medicaid cuts because they cover lawfully residing children and pregnant women which is a federal option!

Our new report on the role of Medicaid for women of child-bearing age in rural areas w/ state by state data is here Medicaid covers 47% births in rural areas Rural areas have been losing labor + delivery units. Medicaid cuts will make this scary situation even worse for moms and babies.

Reupping our new @georgetownccf.bsky.social report on how #Medicaid plays a particularly vital role in providing health coverage to women of childbearing age in rural communities and small towns: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/05/15/m...

New report underscores the importance of Medicaid to maternal and infant health in rural America. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/05/15/m...

Medicaid work requirements have a catchy name, but they will catch up a lot of eligible people in red tape and cause them to lose their health coverage. House Energy and Commerce Committee is debating this now. #healthpolicy ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/05/13/h...

Right now, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is marking up legislation to cut Medicaid. Polls show voters want Congress to cut health care costs not Medicaid.

OK that was an entertaining, unexpected moment. Rep. Castor just entered my statement into the record. Full statement is here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/05/12/h...

R5: Medicaid provee fondos para servicios médicos y otros servicios elegibles para estudiantes discapacitados, lo que ayuda a las escuelas a mejorar el acceso a necesarios servicios. Lee cómo se compara tu distrito #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/09/h...

A5: Medicaid provides funding for eligible medical and related services for students with disabilities, helping schools offer increased access to necessary care. See how your district measures up #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/09/h...

R4: Los recortes de Medicaid pueden reducir los fondos para proveedores de cuidados familiares, trabajadores directos, ancianos y personas discapacitadas. Apoyar Medicaid es esencial para apoyar a largo plazo a las familias y al sistema. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/11/h...

A4: Cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize funding for family caregivers, direct care workers, older adults, and people with disabilities. Supporting Medicaid is foundational to supporting families and the long-term care system. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/11/h...

R3: Los HCBS ayudan a la gente a vivir en sus hogares pero usualmente son opcionales y lo más seguro serán los primeros en ser cortados si se reducen los fondos federales para Medicaid. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore... #WellnessWed

A3: HCBS help people remain in their own homes, but they are largely optional and likely to be the first to see cuts if states receive less federal Medicaid funding. www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore... #WellnessWed

R2: Un nuevo informe de @GeorgetownCCF resalta la importancia de Medicaid para las familias que tienen niños y jóvenes que tienen necesidades de salud especiales. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/24/m... #WellnessWed

A2: New report from @GeorgetownCCF highlights the importance of Medicaid to families of children and youth with special health care needs ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/24/m... #WellnessWed

R1: Medicaid cubre los servicios de largo plazo de más de 9 millones de personas, incluyendo 7.8 millones de ancianos, personas discapacitadas y niños que dependen de servicios a domicilio y comunitarios. #WellnessWed

Medicaid covers long-term care for more than 9 million people, including 7.8 million older adults and people with disabilities, including children, who rely on home and community-based services. #WellnessWed

@GeorgetownCCF, centro para el estudio de políticas de salud de la Escuela McCourt de Política Pública de Georgetown University, está aquí hoy para hablar de cómo Medicaid apoya a las personas discapacitadas y a sus familias. Gracias a @MomsRising por organizar #WellnessWed.

@GeorgetownCCF, a health policy research center at Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, is here today, ready to talk about all the ways Medicaid supports people with disabilities and their families. Thanks to @MomsRising for hosting #WellnessWed.

Welcome to #WellnessWed & our special guests @familiesusa.bsky.social, @communitycatalyst.org, @clasp.org & @georgetownccf.bsky.social. Questions in Spanish will come from @mamasconpoder.org#WellnessWed#MomSky

¡Bienvenidos a #WellnessWed y una bienvenida para nuestros invitados especiales @familiesusa.bsky.social , @communitycatalyst.org , @clasp.org & @georgetownccf.bsky.social . Las preguntas en español son de @mamasconpoder.org#WellnessWed#MomSky

Our #reportinghealthwebinar featuring Alice Ollstein, senior health care reporter @politico.com, @edwincpark.bsky.social, research professor @georgetownccf.bsky.social and Celia Valdez, the health outreach and navigation director with MCH Access, is now live! Follow for live posts!

Want to learn more about Why Medicaid is Vital for People with Disabilities? Join us on TODAY in an hour at 2 pm ET on #WellnessWed! #MomSky

Supporting Caregivers, means supporting Medicaid. Read more from us @caringacross.org and @georgetownccf.bsky.social

#Medicaid plays a crucial role in supporting student success by providing health coverage to nearly half of U.S. children. This coverage ensures access to preventive care, annual checkups & necessary treatments, enabling students to attend school ready to learn. @georgetownccf.bsky.social

Uninsurance rates in minority populations have plummeted over the last decade alongside health care costs through Medicaid expansion. This enables people in underserved communities unprecedented access to wellness visits and preventive care, breaking down systemic barriers. #WellnessWed

Medicaid expansion has significantly reduced uninsured rates. People living in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than those in metro areas. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/14/m...

Medicaid is the MVP of the healthcare system serving the needs of people across the lifespan. @georgetownccf.bsky.social published a series of fact sheets explaining how Medicaid helps bring down costs and meets the needs of America’s families. ccf.georgetown.edu/tag/fact-she...

My wonderful colleagues @georgetownccf.bsky.social have updated our data on school districts/Medicaid+CHIP enrollment. There are downloadable maps for every state here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/17/m...

The latest piece from @georgetownccf.bsky.social directly addresses some of the specious claims made about #Medicaid improper payment rates ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/03/13/m...

@georgetownccf.bsky.social’s @edwincpark.bsky.social joins @npr.org to explain how federal budget cuts will lead to millions losing Medicaid coverage. The math doesn't add up otherwise. Listen: www.npr.org/2025/03/10/1...

Thank you for drawing attention to the impact cuts to Medicaid will have on communities across the USA. Americans deserve an open debate over such important decisions that will impact access to health care for so many. #WellnessWed

R9: Los estudios demuestran que la expansión de Medicaid ha reducido los índices de mujeres en edad reproductiva sin seguro y ha mejorado los pronósticos de salud y del parto. Recortar Medicaid dará marcha atrás a los progresos logrados por las mamás y sus bebés. #WellnessWed