1115 Ways to Waive Medicaid and SCHIP Rules

Authors

Jennifer Ryan

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

6-13-2002

Abstract

This issue brief explores the history and context of the Section 1115 Medicaid waiver authority, discusses the Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) initiative under way in the Bush administration, and considers some of the potential impacts that HIFA could have on state budgets and access to health care for low-income families. Finally, it considers the future of Section 1115 waivers as a vehicle for modifying Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Comments

Issue brief no. 777

Recommended Citation

Ryan, Jennifer, "1115 Ways to Waive Medicaid and SCHIP Rules" (2002). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 95.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/95

Open Access

yes