Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG)

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Employment, Disability and Medicaid-Buy-In Program Reports: Massachusetts

Developed by the MI–CEO Grant, a report on the employment of people with disabilities in Massachusetts intends to provide people with disabilities, advocates, policymakers, researchers and other interested parties an overview of the status and trends in employment of people with disabilities. Another report uses new longitudinal, person-level data to support the analysis of the Medicaid Buy-In (MBI) programs in Massachusetts.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51436

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The Impact of Premium Changes on CommonHealth-Working Enrollment

In 2003, Massachusetts substantially increased premiums charged to enrollees in its CommonHealth-Working (CH-W) program. This study evaluates the impact of the premium change on enrollment. Findings indicate the premium increase had a small, but statistically significant impact on program exits. Key factors as to why the CH-W experience differs from other state programs experiencing similar enrollment declines are discussed. A report and presentation of the study are included.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51412

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A Resource Guide to State Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Initiatives

Developed as a means to provide a framework for state-to-state communication, technical assistance, and for multi-state analysis of policy and program development activities this site is also intended as a resource to other public officials, analysts and advocates. The Guide has 6 sections which include 65 categories of states’ MIG comprehensive employment project activities. Within the 6 sections are subsections of summaries, recent activities and details and background information.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51405

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Assessment of the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program for working adults with disabilities

This memo summarizes the state of the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) program in Washington, DC as of August 2007. The memo offers findings within the current PAS program and recommendations for improvements. Also listed are the accomplishments of the program.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51403

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Assessment and Evaluation of MIG Activities and Planning

The Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) contracted with George Washington University’s Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services (GWU) in order to evaluate the Washington, DC MIG activities. This memo summarizes all of the MIG-related activities which occurred or started in the first half of 2007.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51401

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Will Medicaid Buy-In Participants Work and Earn More if Social Security Rules Change?

The brief reports findings of a survey to assess how many Kansas Working Healthy Medicaid Buy-In participants would likely increase their employment and earnings under a gradual Social Security Disability Insurance offset program. 25% of the respondents would try to work and earn more if this program was available and 25% maybe would do so. Researchers suggest benefit offset programs coupled with existing Medicaid Buy-In programs have potential to increase employment and earnings for people.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51400

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MIG-RATS Website

The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Research Assistance to States (MIG-RATS) Center launched a website to provide resources and support to states implementing MIGs. The website is designed to help staff find research reports and resources, learn about MIG-RATS activities and initiatives, and connect with MIG researchers. The website includes info on topics such as Medicaid Buy-In programs, outreach and marketing, and youth in transition and also provides links to tools and a calendar of events.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51399

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Medicaid Buy-in Enrollment Projections for Kentucky - Lessons from Other States

This report provides estimates of likely enrollments in Kentucky should the state implement a Buy-in program. The estimates are based on a statistical analysis of data from states that have implemented programs. The analysis takes into account both characteristics of the states and characteristics of the states’ programs that are likely to affect enrollments. Relevant considerations include the number of individuals with disabilities, participation rates and the state’s economy.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51374

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Working Healthy: Making Health Care Work Website and Marketing Material

Working Healthy, the Kansas MIG program, offers people with disabilities who are working or interested in working the opportunity to get or keep Medicaid coverage while on the job. The website offers an interactive map of benefit specialist, a chart on premiums (SRS Form ES-3165) , information on Work Opportunities Reward Kansans (WORK), publications, and FAQs. Also review their brochure in English and Spanish and their one page fact sheet used for outreach.

Short URL: http://www.nasuad.org/node/51373

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