Legislation

MHPA is committed to advocating to strengthen and advance Medicaid and quality health care. Take a look at the most recent legislative efforts on Capitol Hill and activities of MHPA's Government Affairs and Policy team

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MHPA Sends Letter to Biden/Harris Transition Team
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Dec 14

MHPA’s letter requests action on several legislative and regulatory priorities in 2021 for the new Administration. Read Letter

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The Partnership for Medicaid Sends Letter to Congress in Support of H.R. 4996, the Helping Medicaid
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Dec 4

The Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) cosigned the Partnership for Medicaid letter send to Congress today in support of H.R. 4996, the Helping...

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MHPA Urges Swift Passage of H.R. 4995 & H.R. 4996
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Dec 4

The Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) joined with 83 national organizations urging swift passage of the bipartisan Maternal Health Quality...

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MHPA Letter to Congress Outlining Priorities for Remainder of 116th Congress
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Nov 24

Today MHPA sent a detailed request to leaders in the House and Senate outlining the priorities for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations for the...

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MHPA Sends Letter to House in Support of Medicaid FMAP Provision
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Sep 30

MHPA sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi thanking the House for once again prioritizing additional Medicaid funding in their COVID stimulus legislation,...

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The Partnership for Medicaid Sends Letter to Senate Leadership Advocating for Medicaid Provisions in
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jul 20

As one of the 15 members of the Partnership for Medicaid, MHPA joined in a letter sent to Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer urging Congress to...

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MHPA Sends Letter to Senate Leadership Urging for an FMAP Increase and Additional Measures to Help E
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jul 16

Today, MHPA sent a letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer encouraging support of several Medicaid policy proposals — including...

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MHPA Joins 100+ Organizations in Sending a Letter to Congressional Leadership Asking for Support of
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jul 10

MHPA joined with more than 100 organizations in sending a letter to Congressional leadership advocating on behalf of states, territories, counties,...

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MHPA Joins MIND Act Support Letter Sent to Congressional Leadership
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jun 30

MHPA was among one of the 85 groups which sent a letter to House and Senate leaders recognizing the positive recent actions taken by Congress and...

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Legislative Proposals to Address COVID-19 Impact on Long-term Services and Supports
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jun 12

MHPA joined with a coalition of long-term services and supports (LTSS) stakeholders in writing to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on behalf...

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MHPA Joins Health Care Coalition Letter on FMAP
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Jun 2

MHPA joins with 19 other health care organizations representing consumers, providers, and other stakeholders to call on Congress for an additional...

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MHPA Applauds the House for Prioritizing Medicaid in ‘Phase 4’ COVID-19 Legislation
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted May 15

MHPA released the following statement late Friday night in response to the House of Representatives’ passing legislation (H.R. 6800), which...

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