August 2020

• Updated Tools for Supporting Essential Providers During COVID-19
• COVID-19 State Updates: CO, MA, MN, NC, NV, OR, VA & WA
• Other State Updates: DE, NE, NH, NJ, PA & VA
• Supporting Community Health Workers/Promotores
• Special Enrollment Periods: the FEMA SEP
• Racial Equity Throughout Data Integration

• Risk Adjustment Based on Social Factors
• Cost-sharing Reduction Payments and the ACA
• COVID-19 State Updates: NC, OR, PA, WA & WI
• Other State Updates: MN, NE, NH, OR & UT
• Federal Executive Orders on Economic Relief
• The "Bermuda Triangle" of COVID-19 Testing
• Racial Disparities in COVID-19

• New CMS Rural Health Model
• Expert Perspective on CMS Premium Rebate Guidance
• COVID-19 State Updates: AR, MD, NC, NJ, PA, RI, VA & WA
• Other State Updates: AK, NE, NY, OK & PA 
• New Strategies for Financing LTSS
• Lessons from OR for Engaging Consumers
• Maternal and Obstetric Care Challenges in Rural America

• Considerations for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies As they Prepare to Unwind Eligibility and Enrollment Flexibilities Obtained During
the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
• COVID-19 State Updates: AZ, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, TX, & VA
• Other State Updates: CA, ME, MI, MO, & NH
• Emergency Special Enrollment Period Would Boost Health Coverage Access at a Critical Time
• Introducing the Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit
• COVID-19: A Catalyst for Integrating Youth Behavioral Health Care Across Settings

• Updated Toolkit: Unwinding Federal Medicaid Flexibilities
• State Budgets and Health Programs in Response to COVID-19
• COVID-19 State Updates: AZ, CA, MA, MD, ME & NJ
• Other State Updates: CO, HI, MN, NJ, NV, OR, PA & VA
• Ensuring Safe Access to Necessary Care
• Changes in Coverage Due to COVID-19