On Jan. 11, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a State Medicaid Director letter providing guidance for states seeking 1115 waivers that condition Medicaid eligibility on work and community engagement, quickly followed by approval of Kentucky’s 1115 waivers that include these requirements. Both the new guidance and recent waiver approval represent a significant departure from past administrations’ positions. In this webinar, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s State Health and Value Strategies program, together with technical assistance experts from Manatt Health, reviews the new guidance, including key design parameters, budget neutrality requirements, and monitoring and evaluation criteria.

Key topics covered include:

• CMS guidance on work and community engagement requirements
• Key elements of Kentucky’s waiver approval and special terms and conditions
• Legal, policy and operational considerations for states contemplating the implementation of work and community engagement requirements

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Presenters:
Deborah Bachrach, Partner, Manatt Health
Patricia Boozang, Senior Managing Director, Manatt Health