Federal Solution Needed to Close Medicaid Coverage Gap. Missouri Shows Us Why.

Denying the will of the voters, in May the Missouri legislature refused to fund the expansion of Medicaid and then the governor withdrew the state’s expansion plan from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

Sep 10, 2021 | Report/Brief | Suzanne Wikle

Recommendations to Increase Program Participation by Coordinating Outreach and Enrollment Opportunities

Sep 29, 2021 | Testimony/Comments | Suzanne Wikle

CLASP Responds to TennCare III Project Approved Special Terms and Conditions

Jan 28, 2021 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Steps to Restore Access to Health Care

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.

Featured Expert:

Suzanne Wikle

Project Director, Advancing Strategies for Aligning Programs (ASAP)

Medicaid

New from CLASP

November 30, 2021 | News Clip | Medicaid

Kansans will benefit from health provisions in Build Back Better legislation

November 18, 2021 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

House Passage of Build Back Better Marks Historic Win

October 28, 2021 | Blog Post | Medicaid

Build Back Better Package Must Include Medicaid Coverage Gap Solution

October 28, 2021 | Press Release | Federal Spending Priorities

Build Back Better Framework is Historic Investment

August 17, 2021 | Blog Post | Immigrant Access to Benefits

25 Years of Immigrant Exclusion from Public Benefits

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