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Medicaid Expansion Trigger Laws
The Affordable Care Act (2010) encouraged states to expand Medicaid to low-income adults without children who did not get health coverage through their employers. To incentivize this, the federal government reimburses 90% of the cost to cover the expanded population.
Nine states, including Indiana, enacted Medicaid expansion over the years, but included a trigger mechanism that would eliminate the program or require an examination if the federal payment, also known as FMAP (Federal Medical Assistance Percentage), fell below the original 90%. These triggers may come into play as a new administration takes office and states like Indiana are faced with ballooning Medicaid costs.
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State Strategies to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
Many states are prioritizing policy and programmatic strategies to improve maternal health outcomes. Some strategies include ensuring access to timely and high-quality care, developing and sustaining the perinatal health workforce, and supporting care coordination during the perinatal period.
The U.S. is seeing a rise in the number of maternity care deserts nationwide. Addressing the root causes of maternity care deserts and strengthening care access for people who live in places without maternity care are priorities for reducing maternal mortality and improving pregnancy-related health outcomes.
For more on considerations for states as they address gaps in areas with little to no access to maternity care, check out NASHP’s blog on state strategies to address maternity care deserts.
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IHCP announces coverage of additional biomarker testing codes -
In accordance with Senate Enrolled Act 273 (SEA 273), beginning July 1, 2024, the Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) expanded coverage for biomarker testing when certain conditions are met.
This bulletin lists additional tests approved for coverage, including genomic analysis and genetic testing for fetal disease, mental health disorders, and blood and lymphatic system disorders.
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FSSA announces new CCBHB pilot program -
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a proven outpatient model that:
- Ensures access to high-quality behavioral health care, including 24/7 crisis response
- Meets strict criteria regarding access, quality reporting, staffing, and coordination with social services, justice and education systems
- Receives funding to support the real costs of expanding services to fully meet the need for care in communities
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2025 ISHN Conference Call for Proposals is Open!
The theme, Health at Home & Beyond, acknowledges that home is not limited to a physical dwelling. Young people thrive in spaces of learning, working, playing, and reverence. Home can represent any space where Hoosier kids feel safe, secure, nurtured, and heard. It is incumbent upon the adults in their lives to create those environments. Join this year’s conference to support the next generation of school and health professionals and the children they serve. The conference is June 9-11, 2025 at Embassy Suites Plainfield.
Submission deadline is January 6, 2025.
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Call for Sponsors is Open!
Sponsorship levels and associated benefits can be found in the Sponsorship Prospectus below.
Submission deadline is April 1, 2025.
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Call for Exhibitors is Open!
This conference is expected to be attended by over 600 professionals including but not limited to: educators and school administrators, nurses and other healthcare professionals, social workers, outreach and enrollment specialists, managed care professionals, child health advocates, early childhood professionals, and government program partners. The information and resources that exhibitors provide are an integral part of the overall success of the conference.
Reserve your booth now - space is limited!
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The Causes, Consequences, and Mental Health Impact
of School Absenteeism
Why are so many adolescents skipping school? Last school year, an estimated 26% of public school students — more than 1 in 4 — were considered chronically absent. While truancy appears to have improved in fall 2024, it's still higher than pre-pandemic levels.
This resource looks at the causes of truancy, the mental health effects on teens, and ideas for parents and school personnel on curbing truancy.
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Medicaid Expansion Helps Children
Studies have documented the positive effects on children of expanding Medicaid coverage for adults. These include lower uninsured rates, lower infant mortality rates and higher birthrates as well as improved school and health outcomes. Adult coverage also improves a family’s financial security. When parents get enrolled in health coverage, they are more likely to enroll their children.
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Complex Marketplace Cases
If a Marketplace assister is unable to resolve a specific issue for a consumer’s application, they may use the Complex Case Web Form to seek resolution. Issues should be reported first to the Marketplace Call Center and if no resolution is reached then use this form. The form should not be used for general or policy questions which can be sent to CACQuestions@cms.hhs.gov.
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Marketplace Snapshot
The December 4, 2024, the Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot reported that almost 988,000 people who do not currently have Marketplace coverage have signed up for 2025 Marketplace coverage. Existing Marketplace consumers are encouraged to actively renew their coverage. If they do not, they will be automatically re-enrolled for 2025. In Indiana, over 78,000 Hoosiers, both new and returning consumers, have already chosen a 2025 Marketplace plan.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that flu was associated with up to 75 million illnesses, 33 million medical visits, 900,000 hospitalizations, and 100,000 deaths during the 2023-2024 flu season. While everyone 6 months and older should receive a flu shot each year, people with a higher risk of serious complications from the flu—including pregnant people and children—should especially ensure that their vaccines are up to date. Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaska Native adults are consistently less likely to get a flu shot, with fewer than half receiving their flu shot in 2021-2022. Rural residents are also less likely to get their flu shot than people in urban areas.
Visit the Immunization and Vaccine Resources webpage to learn more about flu vaccines for underserved populations, including materials in additional languages.
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Preventing Child Welfare System Involvement: Opportunities for Primary Care and Medicaid to Advance Health Equity
Primary care, especially pediatrics, is largely focused on prevention. By supporting child and family health and well-being, pediatric and family care providers can help prevent unnecessary child welfare system involvement and reduce unwarranted and often biased reporting to child protective services, which disproportionately impacts families of color.
This report explores the role of primary care in preventing families’ involvement with the child welfare system and identifies practice-level approaches for implementing effective interventions. It provides recommendations for how Medicaid programs can support practices and enable delivery system reforms that mitigate child welfare involvement. The recommendations align with recently released Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidance on best practices to ensure children’s access to Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefits.
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Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects about 1 in 8 women. The US Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health offers a Talking PPD: Campaign Toolkit. The toolkit includes a postpartum depression fact sheet, tips for supporting someone with postpartum depression handout, and an information for professionals bulletin.
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Emotional Intelligence for
Personal & Professional Success
This introductory workshop on emotional intelligence (EIQ) provides an overview of the key components of EIQ and why it is important for the personal and professional success of youth workers. Participants will learn about the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and reason with emotions, and how these skills can enhance communication, decision-making, leadership, and relationships. The workshop will offer practical strategies for building self-recognition, social recognition, self-management, and social management to increase overall emotional intelligence.
The webinar is on December 18, 2024 from 11am - 1pm ET.
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Advocacy Training
Prosperity Indiana’s annual webinar series, which walks attendees up the ladder of advocacy preparedness from beginner to ready to take action, is back! This webinar series will prepare participants for the 2025 legislative session and beyond.
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IHCP Enrollment
Total Membership decreased in October.
With 1,970,835 members, there were 5,424, or 0.27%, less members in October 2024 than in September 2024.
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