MMCC Session Spotlight: Medicaid and Health Insurance Exchange Integration

Questions still abound around Health Insurance Exchanges with some states moving forward with implementation while others waiting on a federal mandate. At this year’s Medicaid Managed Care Congress, hear from our keynote panel of government officials as they discuss how Medicaid relates to Exchanges including different user profiles and health plans need to do now to prepare. The speakers represent states from different stages of Exchange planning and implementation, to provide a 360-degree view of what you should be considering now, regardless of how far along your state is in planning and implementation.  The event will take place April 30-May 2, 2012, in Baltimore, MD.  For more information on the event, download the brochure.  As a reader of this blog, when you register to join us and mention code XP1726BLOG, you'll receive 25% off the standard rate.

John Kaelin,
UnitedHealth Group

Featured Keynote Presentation: Medicaid and Health Insurance Exchange Integration

Distinguished Speaking Panel:
Moderator: John Kaelin, Senior Vice President, Health Reform, UnitedHealth Group
Panelists: Julian J. Harris, MD, MBA, MSc, Medicaid Director, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Massachusetts, Deborah Florio, Administrator, Center for Child & Family Health, Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Amy Allen, Healthcare Reform Planning Director, Department of Community Health, Michigan

About the session:Health Insurance Exchanges are a huge part of the ACA, and Medicaid’s integration with them varies by states. With a fast approaching 2013 deadline, states are scrambling to create regulations and guidance for plans. With approximately 80% of Exchange participants expecting to receive some sort of subsidy,Medicaid plans need to know how Exchanges will affect their current offerings. In this session, you’ll learn from states that are in various stages of creating Exchanges.

• • Compare and contrast Medicaid enrollees and potential Exchange enrollees
• • Identify how your plan will need to change to better serve additional members