The regulation being published this week would standardize eligibility and enrollment for the programs, CMS officials said. Further, the rule would generally limit renewals to once a year, ensure that applicants have 30 days to respond to requests, create consistency in the renewal process across states and mandate that renewal forms be pre-populated.
The move is intended to help individuals with disabilities and those from other underserved communities who are eligible for Medicaid but are not enrolled or have difficulty remaining part of the program “because of systemic barriers,” CMS said.