5 Things Texas: Medicaid redeterminations, Conversation w/Carelon Behavioral Health, Health bills we

This edition features information about the work state leaders are doing to prepare for Medicaid redeterminations, a conversation with Carelon Behavioral Health’s Kevin Denmark about the company’s recent rebranding, and some some health-related bills of interest.

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1. State leaders discuss Medicaid redeterminations

With the Medicaid eligibility renewal process beginning next month, HHSC is planning to stagger redeterminations by focusing on enrollees who likely no longer qualify for Medicaid first and proceeding with remaining beneficiaries over the next 12 months. The agency told State of Reform that individuals who submit timely responses to their renewal packets will retain coverage until HHSC completes a full redetermination of their eligibility.

To view the full story visit https://stateofreform.com/5-things/2023/03/5-things-texas-medicaid-redeterminations-conversation-w-carelon-behavioral-health-health-bills-were-watching/