PHE Unwinding Readiness for Health Centers

The conclusion of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) will bring about the end of several temporary authorities adopted at the federal and state level during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in this is the expiration of the continuous coverage requirement authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which will be the single largest health coverage transition event since the first open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act.

This page includes resources to help Community Health Centers prepared for the PHE unwinding of Medicaid and CHIP coverage. MPCA will continue to update this page as additional tools and materials are released.

State of Maine Resources

• COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Unwinding Plan for Resumption of Normal MaineCare Eligibility Operations
• Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Maine Enrollment Assister 2023 Certification Training

The 2023 MEA Certification Training is ready.

Log into your account at CoverMe.gov’s Learning Management System. If you already have an account, you can log in using your existing credentials. You can reset your password by using the “forgot password” option at login if you’ve forgotten your password.

Your training needs to be completed by Nov. 1 in order for you to continue to help Maine consumers with their enrollment for 2023 coverage.

Once your training is completed, submit your certificate to your manager, employer, or organization you volunteer for as a MEA. Remember, the organization you work or volunteer for certifies you as a Maine Enrollment Assister.

Please call the CoverMe.gov Consumer Assistance Center at 866-636-0355 if you have any questions.

 

Federal Resources

• Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiary Resource Page (For individuals enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP to help prepare to renew their coverage when states restart eligibility renewals after the PHE.)

• COVID-19 PHE Unwinding FAQ for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies (CMS, 10/17/2022)

• Strategies to Maximize Automation, Increase Renewal Rates, and Support Unwinding Efforts (CMS, 10/20/2022)

• PHE Unwinding Readiness for Health Centers (NACHC Presentation, 06/29/2022)

• Top 10 Fundamental Actions to Prepare for Unwinding and Resources to Support State Efforts (CMS, 06/02/2022)
• Additional CMS Resources

CMS Communication Toolkits

Medicaid and CHIP Unwinding

• Toolkit English
• Toolkit Spanish
• Toolkit Graphics
• Graphics for Providers
  • Full Page
  • Half Page

Back to School

• Toolkit
• Graphics

 

Upcoming Events

10/26/22: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
CMS Medicaid and CHIP Webinar (Register)

12/7/22: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
CMS Medicaid and CHIP Webinar (Register)