HHS Could Overturn Block Grants, Public Charge Rule Under EO

Block grants, the public charge rule and several different 1115 demonstrations could be subject to HHS review and reconsideration under an executive order President Joe Biden signed Thursday (Jan. 28) aimed at strengthening the Medicaid, program experts say. The agency was directed to examine all Medicaid rules and policies that could limit access to the health insurance program, according to the executive order. A fact sheet on the order specifically mentions HHS should consider overturning Medicaid work requirements , but...