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Medicaid and CHIP: A Tutorial on Coverage for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)

Authors Catalyst Center

Date 2023

Keywords CYSHCN, Medicaid/CHIP

This tutorial gives a broad overview of Medicaid and CHIP, the many different populations these programs serve, the changes they are undergoing under health reform, and some details to help readers think about opportunities to improve access to coverage for CYSHCN through communication and collaboration with Medicaid and CHIP staff. The tutorial starts in section 1 with an overview of how definitions of CYSHCN may vary by agency or program. This is followed by eleven additional sections that address major topic areas and recommendations for steps Title V programs can take to build successful partnerships with public insurance programs.

Resources

Medicaid Tutorial Complete PDF
Medicaid Tutorial: Introduction
Medicaid Tutorial Section 1: Who are CSHCN?
Medicaid Tutorial Section 2: Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid Tutorial Section 3: Building Partnerships
Medicaid Tutorial Section 4: Pathways to Coverage
Medicaid Tutorial Section 5: Covered Services
Medicaid Tutorial Section 6: Financing
Medicaid Tutorial Section 7: Service Delivery Models
Medicaid Tutorial Section 8: Quality Measurement and Improvement
Medicaid Tutorial Section 9: Changes to Medicaid and CHIP Under the ACA
Medicaid Tutorial Section 10: Making the Case for Successful Partnerships
Medicaid Tutorial Section 11: TEFRA/Katie Beckett Option
Medicaid Tutorial Section 12: EPSDT
Medicaid Tutorial Appendix and Resources