Health Care
Pump the Brakes on Green-lighting High-Deductible Catastrophic Plans
While many of the House and Senate amendments cut the introduced budget there are some areas where one or both chambers have offered improvements. One is the Senate’s proposal
A Harsh, Little Known Rule Leaves Many Immigrants Without Health Coverage
A legal immigrant who has lawfully resided in the United States for more than five years can become eligible for Medicaid in 44 states if they meet all other eligibility requirements. But it’s not so straight forward in Virginia.
Good Tax Policy is Good Health Policy: The Far Reaching Impacts of a Refundable Work Credit
Health care was clearly front and center during Virginia’s legislative session last year. And what some may not realize is that this year’s central debate – on tax policy – also has health implications.
Junk Health Plan Savings Come at a Cost
Legislation has been proposed to expand Association (AHP) and Short-Term, Limited-Duration (STLD) health insurance plans in Virginia. These types of plans,
Speak Out Against Virginia’s Costly Work Documentation Program Proposal
More than 200,000 newly eligible adults have gained access to quality and affordable health insurance on January 1 through Virginia’s expanded Medicaid coverage. Despite this early success of expansion, there is a separate threat to the Medicaid program in the form of a work documentation requirement and
Survivors of Domestic Violence Need Health Care, Not Hurdles
Survivors of domestic violence may face additional barriers to accessing Medicaid coverage if work requirement exemptions are taken away from them.
Short Term Health Plans A Short-Sighted Option for Virginians
State lawmakers have an opportunity to protect individuals in Virginia against the bait and switch of short-term, limited duration (STLD) health insurance plans.
Speak up: State Medicaid Waiver Will Be Costly, Block Access to Coverage
In September, the state Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) released a proposed 1115 demonstration waiver to implement the Creating Opportunities for Medicaid Participants to Achieve Self-Sufficiency (COMPASS) program.
Work Programs Should Help, Not Harm, Virginia Families: Thousands Likely to Lose Coverage under Waiver
All evidence suggests that work requirements as written in the proposed waiver will be burdensome for all involved -- individuals and families as well as the state -- and will lead to more than 21,000 people losing health coverage. As policymakers proceed, they should look to available evidence to make informed decisions about how to structure a new program effectively.