MARY KENNEDY

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles;Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; EQR standards; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; TMA program and continuous enrollment; CHIP Reauthorization; H.R. 4484; Medicaid Quality Measurement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; High cost specialty medications

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; H.R. 4484; S. 2491; Medicaid Quality Measurement and Improvement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; High cost specialty medications; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; Risk adjustment; CHIP Reauthorization

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles;Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; EQR standards; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; TMA program and continuous enrollment; CHIP Reauthorization; H.R. 4484; Medicaid Quality Measurement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; High cost specialty medications

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; H.R. 4484; Medicaid Quality Measurement and Improvement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects ; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program, roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; High cost specialty medications; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; Risk adjustment; CHIP Reauthorization; Medicaid managed care best practices; Network adequacy

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles;Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; EQR standards; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; TMA program and continuous enrollment; CHIP Reauthorization; H.R. 4484; Medicaid Quality Measurement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; High cost specialty medications

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; H.R. 1698; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPsRegulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Actuarial soundness; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; PCP payment increase; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; TMA program and continuous enrollment; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans; S. 1980; Medicaid extender provisions in Medicare Sustainable Growth Reform legislation; Home and Community Based Services; CHIP Reauthorization

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; H.R. 4484; Medicaid Quality Measurement and Improvement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects ; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program, roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; High cost specialty medications; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; Risk adjustment; CHIP Reauthorization; Medicaid managed care best practices; Network adequacy

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; H.R. 1698; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPsRegulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Actuarial soundness; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; PCP payment increase; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; TMA program and continuous enrollment; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans; S. 1980; Medicaid extender provisions in Medicare Sustainable Growth Reform legislation; Home and Community Based Services; CHIP Reauthorization

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; H.R. 4484; S. 2491; Medicaid Quality Measurement and Improvement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; High cost specialty medications; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; Risk adjustment; CHIP Reauthorization

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; H.R. 1698; S. 1980; H.R. 4484; S. 2491; Medicaid Quality Measurement and Improvement; Updated Medicaid Managed Care Regulations; Medicaid eligibility and enrollment issues; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; Implementation of MedPAC recommendations with respect to dual eligibles; Promotion of federal studies and applying learnings from the Financial Alignment Demonstrations; Promotion of a study to examine the appropriateness of applying the Coding Intensity Factor to D-SNPs; Providing sufficient time for implementation of a fully integrated dual eligible SNP program; roll-out issues of duals demo and MMP plans ; Home and Community Based Services; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; Actuarial soundness; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; PCP payment increase; High cost specialty medications; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; Risk adjustment; CHIP Reauthorization

Legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and improve quality measurement in both programs; H.R. 1698; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid programs as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Expanding Medicaid managed care for duals; Significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Coordinated Care Alternatives for dual eligibles; Medical loss ratio for Medicaid managed care plans; Appropriate payment including changes to risk adjustment for MA/SNPs;Regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; Marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the exchange; Medicaid health plans serving as qualified health plans in the exchange; SNP reauthorization; Integrated care options for dual eligibles; Appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects; Discussed Medicaid and Medicare reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations with MACPAC and MedPAC; Actuarial soundness; Education on dual eligible demonstration projects; PCP payment increase; Safety net health plan loan guarantee - reserve and solvency; Risk adjustment; "State of Medicaid" Congressional briefing and related advocacy and policy documents; Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate reform, offsets with respect to SGR reform; TMA program and continuous enrollment

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and to improve quality measurement in both programs, Promote HR 1698, Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts, Promoting Expanding Medicaid Managed care for Duals, Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid, Consideration of Coordinated Care Alternatives for Dual eligibles, Legislation establishing MLR for Medicaid Managed Care Plans,Modification of payment systems for MA/SNPs, Requested the regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage, Promoted marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the Exchange, Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns, Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange, SNP Reauthorization, Promoted integrated care options for dual eligibles, Advocated for appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects, Advocated for Medicaid reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations to MACPAC and MedPAC, Actuarial Soundness, Promoting education on dual eligible demonstration projects, PCP Payment Increase, Advocated for best practices to support mental and behavioral health treatment in Medicaid and Medicare, Promoted SNHP Loan Guarantee- Reserve and Solvency, Risk Adjustment, Consulted with members of congress concerning Federalization for Dual eligibles, Provided advice on Medicaid eligibility for newborns, "State of Medicaid" Congressional Briefing and related advocacy and policy documents

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and to improve quality measurement in both programs; Promote HR 1698; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expanding Medicaid Managed Care for Duals; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care for Dual eligibles; Comments on legislation regarding generics medication in Medicaid;Modification of payment systems for MA/SNPs; Requested the regulatory and systematic impact of Medicaid continuous coverage; Promoted marketing rule consistency across Medicaid and the Exchange; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid health plans serving as Qualified Health Plans in the Exchange; SNP reauthorization; Promoted integrated care options for dual eligibles; Advocated for Medicaid reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations to MACPAC and MedPAC; Actuarial Soundness; Promoting education on dual eligible demonstration projects; PCP payment increase; Advocated for appropriate quality measurement (e.g., the Stars program) for Medicare D-SNPs and in duals demonstration projects

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Opposition to Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; Promoted Support of HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011 and HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; actuarial soundess; Consulted with members of congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; PCP Payment Increase; Promoted Safety Net Health Plan Loan Guarantee; Risk Adjustment; Consulted concerning integrated care options for dual eligibles; "State of Medicaid" Congressional Briefing and related advocacy and policy document.

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Comments on legislation promoting the use of generic medications in Medicaid; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011; HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; actuarial soundess; Consulted with member of congress concerning medicaid state plan amendment authority for integrated care options for dual eligibles. Advocated for Medicaid reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations to MacPAC (note: agency is not available in drop-down list under section 17).

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Opposition to Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; Promoted Support of HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011 and HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; actuarial soundess; Consulted with members of congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; EQR Standards; Provided advice on Medicaid eligibility for newborns; PCP Payment Increase; Promoted Safety Net Health Plan Loan Guarantee; Risk Adjustment; Provided recommendations on Waste, Fraud, Abuse issues for Medicare and Medicaid; Consulted concerning integrated care options for dual eligibles.

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Opposition to Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; Promoted Support of HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011 and HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; actuarial soundess; Consulted with members of congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; PCP Payment Increase; Promoted Safety Net Health Plan Loan Guarantee; Risk Adjustment; Consulted concerning integrated care options for dual eligibles; "State of Medicaid" Congressional Briefing and related advocacy and policy document.

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Opposition to Medicaid block grants to states; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; Promoted Support of HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011 and HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; actuarial soundess; Consulted with members of congress concerning per capita cap bill in Medicaid program; EQR Standards; Provided advice on Medicaid eligibility for newborns; PCP Payment Increase; Promoted Safety Net Health Plan Loan Guarantee; Risk Adjustment; Provided recommendations on Waste, Fraud, Abuse issues for Medicare and Medicaid; Consulted concerning integrated care options for dual eligibles.

Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Changes in Medicare/Medicaid program as part of entitlement reform and deficit reduction efforts; Promoting expansion of the use of Medicaid managed care for dually eligible populations; Opposition to significant budget cuts in Medicaid; Consideration of coordinated care alterantives for dual eligibles; Legislation Establishing Medical Loss Ratios for Medicaid Managed Care Plans; Enhanced state flexibility in managing Medicaid programs; Comments on legislation promoting the use of generic medications in Medicaid; Modification of payment systems for Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans; Promoting counter-cyclical federal financing of Medicaid in economic downturns; Reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans program; HR 669- The Ensuring Continuous Medicaid Coverage for Children Act of 2011; HR 671- The Ensuring Continuous Coverage under SCHIP Act of 2011; Health Homes; Medicaid Health Plans serving as qualified Health plans in the Exchange; actuarial soundess; Consulted with member of congress concerning medicaid state plan amendment authority for integrated care options for dual eligibles. Advocated for Medicaid reforms related to dual eligibles and other populations to MacPAC (note: agency is not available in drop-down list under section 17).

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Medicaid Continuous Quality Act, Improving the continuity and quality of Medicaid coverage; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Medicaid Continuous Quality Act, Improving the continuity and quality of Medicaid coverage; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and SCHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care; Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 904/S 547); Reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurace Porgram (H.R. 2); Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package (H.R. 1); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; cont'd Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; Support for expansion of Medicaid, Medicare and SCHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and SCHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Medicaid Continuous Quality Act, Improving the continuity and quality of Medicaid coverage; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.904/S.547); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; cont'd Support for expansion of Medicaid and CHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Opposing the inclusion of Medicaid beneficiaries in a health insurance exchange; General Medicare and Medicaid policy changes proposed under Senate Finance Committee health reform; Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care (House and Senate health reform legislation, Section 1843 of House legislation); Medicare and Medicaid provisions of H.R.3200; Extending 340B protections under House and Senate health reform legislation; Reform out-of-network Medicaid managed care payment policy; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Support for equalizing the Medicaid drug rebate between Medicaid fee-for-service and Medicaid managed care; Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 904/S 547); Reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurace Porgram (H.R. 2); Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package (H.R. 1); Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program; cont'd Support for addressing problems with the Medicare Advantage risk adjustment system for certain special needs plans; Support for improving the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligibles; Support for expansion of Medicaid, Medicare and SCHIP as part of comprehensive health reform legislation; Support for legislative solution to address "churning" in Medicaid eligibility and to improve quality measurement in Medicaid; Legislative issues regarding extending the Medicaid MCO provider tax

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

HR3041/S.1585, the Drug Rebate Equalization Act HR 5613, the Medicaid Safety Net Protection Act Establishing standards for MA Special Needs Plans Extending the Medicaid Drug Rebate to Medicaid health plans

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

HR3041/S.1585, the Drug Rebate Equalization Act HR 5613, the Medicaid Safety Net Protection Act Establishing standards for MA Special Needs Plans Extending the Medicaid Drug Rebate to Medicaid health plans

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Securing Participation of Safety Net Health Plans in Congressional Health IT efforts (H.R. 6357) Discussion of the Role of Safety Net Health Plans in Comprehensive Health Care Reform Proposals Statutory definition of Safety Net Health Plans

Securing Participation of Safety Net Health Plans in Congressional Health IT efforts (H.R. 6357)

HR3041/S.1585, the Drug Rebate Equalization Act HR 5613, the Medicaid Safety Net Protection Act Establishing standards for MA Special Needs Plans Extending the Medicaid Drug Rebate to Medicaid health plans

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Support for long-term reauthorization of the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Health Information Technology (S.1693) -- ensuring safety net health plans included in Health IT opportunities Health Disparties (S.1596) -- ensuring safety net health plans included in health disparities opportunities

Health Information Technology (S.1693) -- ensuring safety net health plans included in Health IT opportunities Health Disparties (S.1596) -- ensuring safety net health plans included in health disparities opportunities

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R. 3041/S. 1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R. 5613; H.R. 2642; S. 2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R. 6331; H.R. 6212; S. 3101) Discussion of payment appropriate to the risk of the enrollee in Medicare Advantage Continuous Eligibility Issues for Medicaid Beneficiaries in Managed Care Support for increasing the Federal Medicaid Matching Rates as part of economic stimulus package

Drug Rebate Equalization Act (H.R.3041/S.1589) Enacting moratoria on Medicaid regulations issued by CMS since August 2007 (H.R.5613; H.R. 2642; S.2819) Reauthorizing the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Program (H.R.6331; H.R.6212; S.3101)