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Disability Policy Seminar February 15, 2011
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Challenges ◦ State budget deficits ◦ Push for flexibility ◦ Potential for major structural changes as part of deficit reduction ◦ Getting implementation done right Opportunities ◦ Expansion of coverage ◦ New options for home- and community-based services
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Cuts inevitable but some deeper than needed: ◦ Rainy day funds still available in some states ◦ Lack of a balanced approach Pressure to repeal maintenance-of-effort provision ◦ AZ waiver request ◦ Repeal would have significant impact on people with disabilities
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New Medicaid waiver requests could include: ◦ Block grant waivers would cap state and/or federal spending on the program ◦ Requests to increase cost-sharing and premiums above Medicaid limits ◦ Requests to limit benefits for certain groups
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Senate bipartisan negotiations Leading proposals would cap federal spending as share of GDP “Look Ma, No Hands” Approach Connecting the dots leads to Medicaid Block Grant
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Biggest challenge is playing defense and offense at the same time Need for strong messages on value of Medicaid Maintain focus on implementation ◦ Benefit packages for Medicaid ◦ Eligibility determination process ◦ Consumer support and education
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