As more details become available on possible repeal and replace plans for the Affordable Care Act, NJHA will host an educational seminar April 25 to prepare providers for potential upcoming changes.
The half-day session, held at the NJHA offices in Princeton, is called Repeal and Replace/Block Grants: Implications for New Jersey Providers and Beneficiaries.
Just prior to the Congressional recess for President’s Day, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) released a policy brief and resources document containing more specifics about legislative efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Ryan signaled that it was his intention to introduce legislation in the house Feb. 27 to repeal and replace the ACA.
The outline in the policy brief contains many of the same elements included in previous proposals such as resurrecting high-risk insurance pools, expanding health savings accounts, sale of insurance across state lines and providing age based tax credits to help pay insurance premiums. The plan does preserve protections for pre-existing conditions and dependent coverage up to the age of 26.
Finally, Ryan’s policy brief provides a clear intent to modernize and strengthen the Medicaid program through the use of per capita caps, while also giving states the option to implement a block grant or a global waiver approach to Medicaid.
Attendees at this session will receive an up-to-the-minute update on the political landscape, an in-depth guide to how providers should prepare and advocate effectively in a block grant/per capita cap environment, glean insight on how state Medicaid programs may implement this fixed funding approach as well as hear first-hand experience on the impact of block grants on Puerto Rico.
This program is designed to provide useful insight to all staff ranging from the C-suite and legal departments to patient access, quality and budget staff. Continuing education credits for some professionals will be offered for this program.