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Medicaid and Related Federal Administrative Expenses Will Not Be Affected by Automatic Cuts in the Budget Control Act of 2011
Paradigm HealthCare Services Dec 13, 2011
In a recent report, "Budget 'Sequestration' and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules", the Congressional Research Service (CRS) takes a closer look at budget sequestration scheduled to occur from 2013 through 2019 under the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA). Among other details, the report confirms the safety of specific programs, including Medicaid, which have been identified as being exempt from sequestration under two components of the BCA. -
Deficit Committee Will Not Pass Reduction Plan
Paradigm HealthCare Services Nov 21, 2011
On November 21, the cochairs of the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction announced that they will not submit a plan to Congress for reducing federal spending by $1.2 to $1.5 trillion. This announcement triggers across-the-board cuts to many federal programs, excepting Medicaid. This action concludes the work of the so-called super committee created as part of the Federal Budget Control Act of 2011. -
Budget Experts Urge Deficit Committee to Pass Reduction Plan
Paradigm HealthCare Services Nov 02, 2011
At a public hearing on November 1, 2011, four financial experts testified before the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. The experts all urged the super committee to balance revenue increases with cuts and to exceed its net goal of reducing federal spending by $1.2 to $1.5 trillion as described in the Federal Budget Control Act of 2011. -
The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction will hold a public hearing on federal budget cuts that are under consideration. The hearing will occur at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 1, 2011.
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Update on Medicaid Advocacy Campaign
Paradigm HealthCare Services Sep 26, 2011
San Francisco, CA - September 26, 2011 - Paradigm's Executive Director, Constance Laflamme, releases a statement to clients regarding the Budget Control Act (BCA) and its impact on school-based Medicaid programs. -
Federal Budget Act of 2011 and Medicaid Advocacy News
Paradigm HealthCare Services Aug 30, 2011
As part of the Budget Control Act of 2011 signed into law on August 2, 2011, a Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction composed of 12 congressional members has been created and charged with proposing specific cuts of $1.2 to $1.5 trillion to any area of federal spending. Medicaid advocates nationally are taking this opportunity to educate legislators about the ongoing vital role this program and other entitlements play for the most vulnerable and needy populations. -
Congressional Budget Office Releases Summary of Federal Budget Control Act
Congressional Budget Office Aug 01, 2011
Related Paradigm Publications: Federal Budget Act of 2011
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2011 Legislative and Regulatory Review
Paradigm HealthCare Services Jan 18, 2012
Paradigm's Legislative and Regulatory Review is an annual review of federal and California state legislation and regulation that have impacted, or are projected to impact, school-based Medicaid billing and reimbursement programs; this publication is current at time of release, January 2012.
Related Library Files: Federal Budget Act of 2011
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CRS Report: Budget “Sequestration” and Selected Program Exemptions and Special Rules
Congressional Research Service Nov 23, 2011
This report provides an overview of those programs to which apply exemptions and special rules, generally found in Sections 255 and 256 of BBEDCA, as amended (2 U.S.C. 905 and 906), under the Budget Control Act of 2011. -
Moving Ahead Amid Fiscal Challenges: Results from a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey for State Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012
Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured Oct 27, 2011
The 11th annual 50-State Medicaid budget survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured finds that Medicaid officials in virtually every state are enacting a variety of cost cutting measures as states’ spending for Medicaid is projected to increase 28.7 percent in fiscal year 2012 to make up for the loss of federal stimulus money. -
Medicaid and the Budget Control Act: What Options Will be Considered?
Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured Sep 30, 2011
This Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured brief provides a summary of some of the Medicaid proposals, including those proposed by the Obama administration, that could be debated by the congressional Super Committee in an effort to achieve federal deficit reduction targets set out in the Budget Control Act of 2011. -
CRS Report: The Budget Control Act of 2011
Congressional Research Service Aug 18, 2011
A detailed report on the Budget Control Act of 2011 by the Congressional Research Service, R-41965. -
Budget Control Act of 2011, S. 365
U.S. Congress Aug 02, 2011
Signed into law on August 02, 2011, the Budget Control Act reduces federal spending over the next ten years by $917 billion, increases the debt limit to $2.1 trillion, and creates a bi-partisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to make proposals for an additional $1.2-1.5 billion in cuts by November 23, 2011. -
CMS 9989-P: Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans, PPACA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jul 15, 2011
This proposed rule would implement the new Affordable Insurance Exchanges, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, 'Health Reform'), which will become operational by January 1, 2014. The commenting period for this regulation is open through October 31, 2011. -
42 CFR Parts 405, 424, 447, 455, 457 and 498 (CMS 6028-FC): Medicaid Integrity
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Feb 02, 2011
A final rule regulating additional screening requirements, application fees, temporary enrollment moratoria, payment suspensions and compliance plans for providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance programs. This regulation implements parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, 'Health Reform'). -
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
U.S. Congress Mar 23, 2010
Also referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 'Health Reform', under the PPACA: 1. most individuals will be required to have health insurance beginning in 2014, 2. individuals who do not have access to affordable employer coverage will be able to purchase coverage through a health Insurance Exchange with premium and cost-sharing credits available to some people to make coverage more affordable (small businesses will be able to purchase coverage through a separate Exchange), 3. employers will be required to pay penalties for employees who receive tax credits for health insurance through the Exchange, with exceptions for small employers, 4. new regulations will be imposed on all health plans that will prevent health insurers from denying coverage to people for any reason, including health status, and from charging higher premiums based on health status and gender, 5. Medicaid will be expanded to 133% of the federal poverty level for all individuals under age 65. Summary of legislation courtesy of Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Section 1902 of Title XIX of the Social Security Act
U.S. Congress Apr 01, 2009
Provision dictating requirements for state plans for medial assistance; pertinent citations include: 1902(a)(11)(B), (a)(17)(B), and (a)(25) -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
U.S. Congress Feb 17, 2009
A direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act (also referred to as the 'Stimulus Package') provided $288 billion in tax cuts and benefits for millions of working families and businesses, and increased federal funds for entitlement programs, such as the federal matching assistance percentage (FMAP) used in calculating Medicaid direct billing and administrative program claims, by $224 billion. All data has been posted on Recovery.gov so the public can track the Recovery funds. -
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)
U.S. Congress Feb 04, 2009
The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA or Public Law 111-3) reauthorized the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and provides financing through FY 2013. -
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 14131-14138: LEA Services Description
California Legislature Jan 01, 2005
The Medi-Cal Benefits Program comprises a department-administered uniform schedule of health care benefits. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, "health care services" shall be limited to the benefits set forth in this article and in Section 14021; notable citations, W&I section 14132.06 (direct services) and section 14132.74 (administrative claiming) -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Congress Dec 03, 2004
The complete 2004 federal reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.