Category Archive: members-only

Maintaining Medicaid Coverage for People Experiencing Homelessness

Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness stay connected to Medicaid coverage. This resource highlights common coverage challenges they may experience under H.R.1 and offers actionable approaches to prevent disruptions in care and improve access to essential health and behavioral health services. The resource you're trying to access is for… Read More

Provider Recommendations for HR1 Noncitizen Eligibility Changes

High-level recommendations to help providers offer assistance to individuals disenrolled due to immigration status. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership account. Unsure if you're part of a member organization? Search the member directory. Not a member… Read More

Medicaid Noncitizen Eligibility: Slide Deck

Explore how recent federal policy changes could impact Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens. This webinar slide deck breaks down key changes under H.R.1, helping behavioral health stakeholders understand what's ahead and prepare for implementation. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership… Read More

Supporting Clients When Medicaid Coverage is Denied: Slide Deck

Equip staff with practical tools to help clients navigate Medicaid denials, appeals, and coverage reinstatement. This slide deck provides guidance on recognizing adverse actions, understanding client rights, and identifying pathways to preserve or restore coverage and access to essential services. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council… Read More

Policies and Procedures to Intervene from Loss of Client Medicaid Coverage: Checklist

Prepare your organization to respond quickly and effectively when clients face Medicaid disenrollment. This actionable checklist outlines policies, procedures, and operational strategies behavioral health providers can implement to identify coverage risks, support appeals, and reduce disruptions in care. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Read More

Community Partnerships and Responding to Medicaid Loss of Coverage: Fact Sheet

Learn how behavioral health organizations can strengthen partnerships with legal aid providers, managed care organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders to help clients maintain coverage and access care. This practical fact sheet highlights key coordination strategies to support clients at risk of losing Medicaid coverage The resource you're trying to… Read More

CMS Guidance Overview: 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Budget Neutrality

Understand CMS's updated guidance on budget neutrality requirements for Section 1115 Medicaid demonstrations. Learn what the changes may mean for state flexibility, financing strategies and behavioral health initiatives. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership account. Unsure if you're part… Read More

CMS Guidance Overview: Noncitizen Eligibility

This overview details the noncitizen eligibility changes under Medicaid and CHIP, providing providers with the context needed to support affected patients. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership account. Unsure if you're part of a member organization?… Read More

Provider Tax Hold Harmless Rule: Fact Sheet and Recommendations

Understand proposed changes to provider tax financing policies, their potential implications for Medicaid funding, and recommendations for stakeholders navigating the evolving federal funding landscape.  The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership account. Unsure if you're part of a member organization?… Read More

Proposed Rule Summary: State Directed Payments

Get an overview of CMS's proposed changes to state-directed payment requirements. Learn about key provisions, potential implications and considerations for behavioral health providers and state Medicaid agencies. The resource you're trying to access is for National Council members only. Please login with your membership account. Unsure if you're part of… Read More