Resources on Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Transparency Rules

On April 27, CMS regulations on Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration waiver transparency became effective. These new regulations make the comment process much more open and give the public an opportunity to comment on waivers both before and after states submit them to CMS.

From Families USA:

How the Affordable Care Act Makes the Section 1115 Waiver Process More Transparent: An Advocate's Guide explains the new rules that will give advocates and consumers a bigger voice in the waiver process. It describes when advocates can comment on waivers, and it offers tips on how to take advantage of all the opportunities the new rules provide. (April 2012)

From CMS:

Informational Bulletin (April 2012)

Letter to State Medicaid Directors providing guidance on implementing the new transparency rules. (April 2012)

Public Guide to the New Rules with information on how to submit comments. (April 2012)

Final Regulations: Medicaid Program; Review and Approval Process for Section 1115 Demonstrations (April 2012)

From Kaiser Family Foundation and Georgetown Center for Children and Families:

The New Review and Approval Process Rule for Section 1115 Medicaid and CHIP Demonstration Waivers (March 2012)