MLTSS Association Sends Letter to Congress on Reconciliation Package

On June 12th, the MLTSS Association sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to consider the impact of the reconciliation package on dually eligible individuals. Specifically, this letter highlighted how delaying implementation of the Eligibility and Enrollment Final Rule would disproportionately impact older Americans and people with disabilities. The Enrollment and Eligibility Rule was intended to reduce complexity in Medicaid eligibility and determination processes, especially for individuals with disabilities and older adults. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), rescinding the Eligibility and Enrollment rule will cause 2.3 million Americans to lose their Medicaid coverage, 60% of whom are dually eligible individuals. These individuals will remain eligible for Medicaid but will lose coverage due to complex and outdated enrollment and eligibility processes.

Read the Letter