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Committee advances bill to move foster children from managed-care CMOs to fee-for-service Medicaid
Summary
The committee voted to advance HB 1002, which would transfer foster-care medical coverage from care management organizations to fee-for-service Medicaid upon contract expiration or renewal. Supporters said it would reduce administrative barriers; state health officials warned prior authorization and enrollment rules remain in either system.
Representative Kemp, chair of the judiciary juvenile committee, told colleagues he sponsored House Bill 1002 to move medical coverage for children in state foster care out of managed-care contracts and back into fee-for-service Medicaid, arguing the change would cut administrative delays and improve access to care. "Moving children back to fee for service Medicaid would reduce administrative barriers, allow providers to deliver care without insurer gatekeeping, restore clear state oversight ... and it should be faster access and fewer delays," Kemp said.
Roland Behm, a public witness, gave specific examples of denials and delays under the current CMO, Amerigroup, and pressed for accountability.…
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