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2024 MLTSS Association Leadership Summit Report: Connect. Engage. Build.
The National MLTSS Health Plan Association (MLTSS Association) hosted its 2024 Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., from September...
Feb 26


MLTSS Association and SNP Alliance Develop State Scenarios for CY 2025 MA and Part D Final Rule
The MLTSS Association and SNP Alliance have collaborated to develop state scenario slides analyzing how the CY 2025 Medicare Advantage...
Feb 13


MLTSS Association Recommendations to States to Improve State Medicaid Agency Contracts (SMACs)
The MLTSS Association has created an educational resource containing common challenges with State Medicaid Agency Contracts (SMACs) and...
Feb 6


MLTSS Association Comments on the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule
On January 27th, 2025, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on the 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule. Among its provisions, this rule...
Jan 28


MLTSS Association Comments on the 2027 SMAC Application
On January 21st, 2025, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on proposed changes to the 2027 State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC)...
Jan 27


MLTSS Association Comments on Proposed Rule to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Individuals with Disabilities
On January 17th, 2025, the MLTSS Association submitted comments on the Department of Labor's proposed rule to phase out the subminimum...
Jan 21


Advancing Value-Based Contracting in MLTSS: Strategies for Better Outcomes and Care Quality
Value-based contracting (VBC) has the potential to reshape long-term services and supports (LTSS) by aligning payment structures with...
Jan 21


Breaking Down the CY 2025 Final Rule: Changes for Dually Eligible Individuals and D-SNPs
The CY 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule, published in April 2024, introduced several important changes to enrollment...
Dec 12, 2024


MLTSS Staff Presents at the Special Needs Plan (SNP) Alliance Fall Forum
MLTSS Association staff presented on "State Scenarios for New CMS Integration Requirements" at the Special Needs Plan (SNP) Alliance Fall...
Oct 30, 2024


Join Us as Our Next G. Lawrence Atkins LTSS Policy and Research Fellow!
Are you a graduate student interested in learning more about Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term services and supports (LTSS)? Our Atkins...
Oct 8, 2024


Introducing our Fall 2024 Atkins Fellow!
LTQA and the MLTSS Association are pleased to introduce our Fall 2024 Atkins Fellow, Arielle Galinsky. Arielle is currently pursuing a...
Oct 4, 2024


MLTSS Association Presents at MHPA Conference
Earlier this month, MLTSS Association staff presented at two sessions during the Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) Conference, held...
Sep 27, 2024


MLTSS Association's Comments on Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging
The MLTSS Association submitted comments to the Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging . Our comments praised the framework...
Sep 19, 2024


MLTSS Association's Comments on the Revisions to the 2028 Standard Occupational Classification Codes
The MLTSS Association submitted recommendations for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish a distinct standard...
Aug 12, 2024


MLTSS Association’s Recommendations for the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
The MLTSS Association continues to elevate the findings and recommendations from the Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce Framework...
Aug 8, 2024


Summary Now Available for the CMS Medicaid Managed Care Final Rule
In May, CMS finalized significant reforms to Medicaid managed care. Reforms included greater standardization on certain provider wait...
Aug 5, 2024


MLTSS Assn and SNP Alliance Send Joint Letter to Congress on the DUALS Act
The MLTSS Association and SNP Alliance sent a letter to Congress with comments on the DUALS Act of 2024, which aims to improve...
Jul 30, 2024


Introducing our Summer 2024 Atkins Fellows!
LTQA and the MLTSS Association are pleased to introduce our Summer 2024 Atkins Fellows, Anhthi Luong and Vandana Dronadula. Anhthi...
Jul 8, 2024


Congratulations to our New Policy Board Chairs
We are delighted to announce that Patti Barnett of Centene and Ann Mary Ferrie of VNS Health have been appointed co-chairs of the MLTSS...
Jun 17, 2024


MLTSS Association State Policy Forum
On May 29th, the MLTSS Association hosted a virtual State Policy Forum for health plan and Partnership Program members featuring a...
Jun 3, 2024
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