American Rescue Plan Act

Medicaid and CHIP Provisions

Read our review of the Medicaid and CHIP provisions included in the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law on March 11, 2021.

Mercer Government Newsletter

We continue to face an unprecedented environment of uncertainty and change in the Medicaid and CHIP programs. These articles share information you need to move your health programs forward.

ARTICLE: Disruptions in school-based services

The impact of school closures and extended remote learning has both immediate and delayed consequences for the healthy development of children, youth and family systems, especially for child...

ARTICLE: Telehealth during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has been a catalyst for an explosion in telehealth utilization with the introduction of new authorities and flexibilities in response. The role telehealth will play in a post-COVID-19...

ARTICLE: Is technology excluding the disabled?

The internet plays a central role in how we keep connected with loved ones, conduct business and manage our health through telehealth visits or scheduling screenings and vaccinations...

ARTICLE: Patient-centered healthcare: interoperability in action

Is your state prepared to adhere to the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final rule? This final rule institutes policies that empower patients to get easy access to their health...

ARTICLE: What does the first SDOH guidance from CMS mean to states?

CMS released dedicated guidance on opportunities under current Medicaid and CHIP regulations to address SDOH. It shows states how to use existing federal authority to provide benefits...

Mercer Government is a Proud Sponsor

21st Century Leaders

This year, we are thrilled to sponsor the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards event for 2021. This is a non-profit organization that "connects, transforms and inspires high school students across Georgia"

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ADvancing States

We will continue to sponsor the HCBS annual conference to be held in December 2021 as a hybrid event. This premiere conference provides opportunities to collaborate with and learn from states!

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NASHP Annual Conference

For almost two decades, Mercer has been proud to support the National Academy for State Health Policy and the important work they do! Join us in September 2021 for the 34th annual conference

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Medicaid and CHIP to Address SDOH

New guidance from CMS

On January 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a State Health Official letter outlining opportunities under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program to address social determinants of health.

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Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule

CMS releases new regulation

This regulation finalizes the November 14, 2018 proposed rule which is part of CMS’ stated efforts to streamline the Medicaid and CHIP managed care regulatory framework. The rule is effective December 14, 2020.

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Warrior Care Month

Welcome military heroes into the workforce

Did you know that November was Warrior Care Month? Employers play a key role in supporting Warrior Care Programs like the Education and Employment Initiative. Learn how you can get involved.

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