Louise Norris

Oklahoma's legislature passed a bill last week (not yet signed into law) that allows the OK Insurance Commissioner to create a state-run health insurance exchange: https://t.co/Hl4KS7npFh Here's my overview of where states state on this: https://t.co/AiJEnR22FE

RT @colinbaillio: The big tell here is that they aren’t pushing for a budget neutral way to equalize matching rates. They are just trying t…

Aetna/CVS Health announced last week that they'll exit the Marketplaces at the end of the year. Here's what you need to know if you have an Aetna Marketplace plan (or any plan that announces a Marketplace exit) https://t.co/40sIGMZuEa

People don't go to the emergency department for fun. They go because they don't know where else to go, or because it's after-hours, or because there are long waits to get an appointment at a doctor's office. Adding more fees for very poor people doesn't address those issues.

Peter Sullivan @PeterSullivan4

👀 House GOP is discussing requiring increased COST-SHARING (such as copays) for some Medicaid enrollees, sources say "You have to stop the abuse of emergency departments and hospitals," Rep. Nick Langworthy told me, said enrollees could pay "negligible fee"

Do you know how Medigap access works for disabled Medicare beneficiaries under age 65? It's up to each state. Here's my overview: https://t.co/OdHxG75GAg Legislation related to this has crossed over in TX, NV, & GA this spring (plus a related bill enacted in ND).

GOP lawmakers face a conundrum: They want to fund tax cuts for wealthy Americans by slashing federal Medicaid funding, and those Medicaid cuts aren't popular with voters. Here's my overview of some of the ways they could cut Medicaid, and the effects: https://t.co/vDubIfwu4v

RT @healthaccess: Natalie is an Orange County mother with a young special needs son. Listen to her describe how important Medi-Cal (CA’s #M…

Here's my quick summary of what 1332 waivers are, how they're regulated, which states use them, and how those states are using their waivers: https://t.co/UUE7FYvAL6 (the most recent additions are NY and NV)

When federal workers lose their jobs, what are their health coverage options? Here's my explainer: https://t.co/drOu9ZEq8d

In most states, undocumented immigrants cannot get Medicaid coverage. But some states use state $ to provide Medicaid to low-income residents regardless of immigration status. This is usually just for kids and pregnant women, but sometimes other adults. Here's my explainer👇

healthinsurance.org @hio_org

@LouiseNorris provides insight regarding Medicaid eligibility for undocumented immigrants — qualification requirements, state-by-state specific guidelines, and what alternative coverage options may be available. https://t.co/4wsIFRadah

RT @hio_org: Your kids might be eligible for Medicaid (even if you're not) and 5 other facts every parent should know about Medicaid for ch…

RT @DrewAltman: Some say Medicaid expansion diverts resources from other Medicaid enrollees. But that’s not true. Expansion states actually…

Why does this matter? Because there's no federal annual enrollment window for Medigap. After your initial enrollment window in most states, your medical history determines whether you can switch plans. SEP opportunities are very limited. But states can step in to help.

Louise Norris @LouiseNorris

I've updated our page about Medigap "birthday rules" https://t.co/a4WNGdwbKd UT and VA both have birthday rules taking effect soon. WY has a proposal awaiting the governor's signature. And IN has passed legislation that hasn't yet been signed into law.

RT @LouiseNorris: I've updated our page about Medigap "birthday rules" https://t.co/a4WNGdwbKd UT and VA both have birthday rules taking ef…

"Nobody would be kicked off Medicaid" is 100% false. Millions of people would AUTOMATICALLY lose their coverage https://t.co/NAMLTVkx2l And it's very unlikely the rest of the states could come up with the money to maintain the current coverage.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar

Austin Scott previews how House Rs plan to cut Medicaid: "The federal govt is paying 90% of the Medicaid expansion. What we've talked about is moving that 90% level of the expansion back... nobody would be kicked off Medicaid as long as governors decided they wanted to continue https://t.co/xRQz7WEvWn

I've updated our page about Medigap "birthday rules" https://t.co/a4WNGdwbKd UT and VA both have birthday rules taking effect soon. WY has a proposal awaiting the governor's signature. And IN has passed legislation that hasn't yet been signed into law.

CO @RepJeffHurd has 64,000 constituents covered by Medicaid expansion. If federal $ for this program is reduced, it would be virtually impossible for any state to continue to provide the level of benefits that are currently provided. These people would likely lose their coverage.

xpostfactoid @xpostfactoid

If I'm wrong, @RepJeffHurd, in construing that you are willing to go along with leadership and defund the ACA Medicaid expansion (repeal its 90% FMAP) please say so.