Health Insurance State Innovation Waivers and Older Adults: A Guide for States

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Article Publication Date: 
9/10/2019
Summary: 
Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers can help improve the health insurance market and lower premiums for consumers, including older adults, but can also cause harm if used the wrong way. This guide provides background on State Innovation Waivers and highlights five key steps that states should take to understand and evaluate the impact of these waivers on older adults.
Article Author: 
Dean, Olivia; Sung, Jane
Topics: 
Medicaid Waivers
Types/Tools: 
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Programs/Initiatives: 
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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