Strategic Planning & Timelines

This report presents an overview of key lessons from Massachusetts that could be relevant to policymakers, advocates, providers, health plans, foundations, and community members working to implement health reform in other states and nationally.

This fact sheet from the Center for Health Care Strategies identifies considerations for states in deciding whether to apply for a competitive grant opportunity for Medicaid agencies to develop, implement, and evaluate incentive programs for Medicaid beneficiaries with chronic diseases.

The National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) has created a new state legislators' check list for health reform implementation.

States are developing strategies, timelines and action plans for implementing the ACA as well as conducting analysis on the impact that the law will have on state programs and budgets.

The number of nonelderly uninsured grew to 50.0 million due to the recent recession, which contributed to the continued erosion of job-based coverage.  As incomes dropped more qualified for Medicaid, buffering the loss of health insurance for millions.