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Cutting Red Tape for Americans Renewing Their Health Coverage

Cutting Red Tape for Americans Renewing Their Health Coverage
2024
United States Digital Service
Author(s): 
USDS
Cutting Red Tape for Americans Renewing Their Health Coverage
Source Sector(s)
Executive Branch
Benefits Program
Medicaid/CHIP
Level of Government
Federal/National
State/Provincial
Location
Format
Case Study

After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended, the Facing a Financial Shock team at the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) partnered with the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) and state Medicaid agencies to improve eligibility and enrollment systems. By mobilizing a small strike team of implementers to analyze the software and processes that are used to complete health coverage renewals, USDS helped CMCS and state teams tackle major challenges.