Medicaid is a state-federal program that provides health insurance coverage to 59 million low-income Americans in all 50 states, the territories, and the District of Columbia. Approximately one-fifth of all U.S. citizens rely on Medicaid for their health insurance coverage.
Nearly all of NASHP’s work touches Medicaid in some way. NASHP provides information and technical assistance to states to help them improve their Medicaid programs. Examples of this work includes projects to help states: utilize waivers, understand opportunities created by the Deficit Reduction Act, engage in best practices for outreach, enrollment, and retention, and sustain their Medicaid programs in difficult budget climates. NASHP communicates with states to help them understand federal changes to the Medicaid program and facilitates state-to-state learning among Medicaid officials. Our publications and other resources highlight current issues such as access to dental care for Medicaid beneficiaries, medical homes, and the integration of Medicaid with other sectors such as housing and juvenile justice.
Our work in this area is generously supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Commonwealth Fund, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and others.
