COVID-19 Tag

Syrtis Solutions Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits ProTPL Cost Avoidance

30 Jul COVID’S IMPACT ON STATE BUDGETS AND MEDICAID

Posted at 11:35h in Medicaid

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the nation’s economy. As of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate reached 11.1 percent which translates to 17.8 million unemployed people. Many Americans that have lost employer sponsored health...

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30 Mar SECTION 1135 WAIVERS AID STATES AMID COVID-19

Posted at 14:36h in Medicaid

After COVID-19 was declared a national emergency on March 13th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was able to waive stipulations in federally funded programs to help States respond to the pandemic. To date, CMS has approved Medicaid Section 1135 Waivers for 23...

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