In March of 2020, CMS set out requirements for state Medicaid agencies to keep beneficiaries enrolled at the same level of coverage and cost through the end of the public health emergency. These requirements were later reversed in November 2020 to allow agencies to change coverage and cost but keep all beneficiaries enrolled.
The agency is considering returning to the original interpretation of this rule, requiring state Medicaid agencies to keep the same coverage, duration and scope for enrollees.
CMS has reopened public comment on this rule until Oct. 27.
