MACPAC Study Reveals Challenges With Ex Parte Medicaid Renewals

States are running into several complications trying to complete Medicaid renewals using third-party information, or via ex parte processes, but experts say additional guidance from CMS on asset appreciation and increased transparency into the streamlined renewal process would help, according to a recent Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission study. MACPAC contracted with Mathematica in June to hear from state and federal Medicaid agency officials and subject matter experts, including beneficiary advocates, about what is keeping states from increasing...