On March 9th, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the federal government will no longer defend the Public Charge rule, which is a law that had the potential to deny someone legal permanent residency status if they are reliant on Medicaid or food assistance. Read June 2021 Medicaid Changes
In healthcare, cost is not a reliable indicator of quality, and quality outcomes may not come from the highest cost provider. Read Debunking Myths on the Path to Pricing Transparency
Special Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Exchange and other news. Read May 2021 Medicaid Changes
All states are now participating in the special open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Exchange, although the dates may vary or change. If a state is not listed then it is federally facilitated and the special enrollment period has been extended to August 15th. Read April 2021 Medicaid Changes
On the surface, the mission of a Medicaid eligibility (ME) team is simple: qualify patients for financial and medical relief, while increasing reimbursement to the provider Read Beyond Medicaid: Thinking Outside the Box
All states are now participating in the special open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Exchange, although the dates may vary. Read March 2021 Medicaid Changes
Bill resolution. Patient peace of mind. Provider reimbursement. These goals are top priorities for any Medicaid eligibility department. Read Right Technology Enables Bill Resolution, Patient Peace of Mind, Provider Reimbursement
Parallon’s eligibility and advocacy team continues to monitor the state of Medicaid eligibility as impacted by COVID-19. Read February 2021 Medicaid Changes
Parallon’s eligibility and advocacy team continues to monitor the state of Medicaid eligibility as impacted by COVID-19. Notably, we are keeping a close eye on the Supreme Court decision over Medicaid work requirements. Read January 2021 Medicaid Changes
Self-paying patients and those insured under high-deductible health plans may be embarrassed to talk about the financial strain of big-ticket services such as heart surgery or even a routine colonoscopy. Read 7 Financial Scripting Tips