Block Granting Medicaid is Still a Terrible Idea

In its latest effort to reduce access to affordable health care, CMS is reportedly working on guidance to allow states to apply for waivers that would block grant their Medicaid programs. Block granting Medicaid is not only legally dubious, but also an ill-informed policy that will act only as a cut to Medicaid.

May 7, 2019 | Report/Brief | Suzanne Wikle

Stopping Medicaid Work Requirements: A Guide to Advocacy Strategies

Mar 28, 2019 | Blog Post | Renato Rocha

CLASP Applauds Court’s Decision to Protect Medicaid in Arkansas and Kentucky

Dec 3, 2018 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Significant Gains for Medicaid Expansion, Yet Inequities Remain

Since 1965, Medicaid has proved affordable access to health care for children, workers, seniors, and persons with disabilities through a shared state-federal funding arrangement that guarantees a minimum package of health benefits to all who qualify. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. That’s why CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also provide research and data that prove Medicaid works as well as partner with state officials and advocates to ensure their systems are effectively serving low-income people.

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Suzanne Wikle

Project Director, Advancing Strategies for Aligning Programs (ASAP)

Medicaid

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June 7, 2019 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

Lowering the Poverty Threshold Only Harms People with Low Incomes

May 15, 2019 | Blog Post | Medicaid

Block Granting Medicaid is Still a Terrible Idea

May 13, 2019 | News Clip | Medicaid

Behind The Scenes, Trump Diligently Tries To Slash Social Programs

April 3, 2019 | News Clip | Income and Work Supports

Fact Check: Have Millions Of Americans Lost Health Insurance Under Trump?

March 28, 2019 | Blog Post | Medicaid

CLASP Applauds Court’s Decision to Protect Medicaid in Arkansas and Kentucky

Low-Income Young Adults Would Benefit from Medicaid Expansion

Young adults have seen major gains in health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Since 2009, their rate of uninsurance has dropped 50 percent. But coverage gaps still exist, especially for low-income young adults, in states that haven't expanded Medicaid. It's critical that the remaining states take up expansion.

Why the Affordable Care Act Is Critical for Young Adults