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Washington State: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy Washington Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration /by NASHPPolicy and Process Changes State Legislation Prior to passage of the ACA, processes to enroll justice-involved individuals with severe mental illnesses in Medicaid had been in place in Washington due to a directive based on state legislation. In subsequent years the state also enrolled Medicaid-eligible incarcerated individuals if they were admitted for inpatient health care […]
Rhode Island: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy Rhode Island Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Health Coverage and Access, Medicaid Expansion, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration /by NASHPPolicy and Process Changes Contract Modifications Taking into consideration the needs of the justice-involved population newly eligible for Medicaid following passage of the ACA, the state negotiated new contracts with their Medicaid health plans and implemented certain changes to the benefit packages for these plans. For example, many behavioral health services that had previously been […]
Ohio: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy Ohio Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access /by NASHPPolicy and Process Changes Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between state agencies The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) and the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) have a MOU to facilitate the enrollment of justice-involved individuals via phone. The MOU describes how ODM telephone hotline representatives are provided with access to ODRC’s system which tracks […]
New Mexico: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy New Mexico Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access /by NASHPPolicy and Process Changes Policy Changes During the state’s 2015 legislative session SB 42 was introduced, which includes language indicating that incarceration is not a basis for denying or terminating an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid. The bill also permits individuals to apply for Medicaid while incarcerated and directs correctional facilities to inform the state Human […]
Colorado: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy Colorado Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Chronic and Complex Populations, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access /by NASHPPolicy and Process Changes State Legislation In 2008, the Colorado state legislature passed and the governor signed SB08-006, which allows for the suspension of Medicaid benefits upon incarceration (see Title 25.5-4-205.5). Specifically, if an individual enrolled in Medicaid becomes incarcerated, the state law allows for an individual’s Medicaid enrollment to be However, based on conversations […]
Population Health Components of State Innovation Model (SIM) Plans: Round 2 Model Testing States
/in Policy Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington Charts Accountable Health, Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Community Health Workers, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Equity, Health System Costs, Housing and Health, Long-Term Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home, Quality and Measurement, Social Determinants of Health, Value-Based Purchasing /by NASHP WritersThe Round Two State Innovation Model (SIM) Test Awards granted by HHS to eleven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington) support state efforts to build multi-payer models of health system transformation. As noted in a previous analysis, population health improvement is an important component of the […]
Highlights from the Behavioral Health Preconference: It’s All about Collaboration
/in Policy Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio Annual Conference, Blogs Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health System Costs, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Population Health, Primary Care/Patient-Centered/Health Home /by Lesa RairOn October 19th in Dallas, NASHP brought together a diverse group of state and federal Medicaid and mental health leaders to talk about emerging issues in the world of mental health, substance use, and recovery. True to its title, the pre-conference session “Whole Person Care: Finding Shared Solutions Across Mental Health, Substance Use, and Medicaid […]
Improving Access and Building Behavioral Health Capacity Through Telehealth and Teleconsultation: Lessons from Mississippi and New Mexico
/in Policy Mississippi, New Mexico Webinars Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health IT/Data, Health System Costs, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Quality and Measurement /by NASHP StaffDuring this webinar, attendees hear from leaders from two nationally-acclaimed programs, including the Center for Telehealth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Project ECHO. Discussion includes overviews of each program, including identification of best practices, lessons learned, and key takeaways for state policymakers. Audience Q&A follows.
Corrections and Medicaid Partnerships: Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Populations
/in Policy Colorado, New Mexico, Wisconsin Webinars Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration /by NASHP StaffMany individuals involved in the criminal justice system are now eligible for Medicaid in states that expanded the Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. Health coverage can provide individuals who are leaving incarceration with access to physical and behavioral health services critical to their successful reentry into the community. In some states, correctional agencies have partnered with Medicaid agencies to implement procedures to begin the Medicaid application process as individuals are nearing their incarceration release dates. This webinar features three states—Colorado, New Mexico and Wisconsin—that have initiated efforts to enroll justice-involved individuals in health coverage.
Toolkit: State Strategies to Enroll Justice-Involved Individuals in Health Coverage
/in Policy Toolkits Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD, Care Coordination, Chronic and Complex Populations, Cost, Payment, and Delivery Reform, Eligibility and Enrollment, Essential Health Benefits, Health Coverage and Access, Health System Costs, Medicaid Expansion, Medicaid Managed Care, Medicaid Managed Care, Physical and Behavioral Health Integration, Quality and Measurement /by Anita Cardwell, Chiara Corso and Sarabeth ZemelUnder the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many individuals involved in the criminal justice system are now eligible for Medicaid, including many young, low-income males who did not previously qualify.
For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
Understanding Opioid Settlement Spending Plans across States: Key Components and Approaches
/in Opioid Center, Policy Featured News Home, Reports Opioid Use Disorder /by Sam Mermin, Rebekah Falkner and Katie Greene