HIFA Waivers

HHS Secretary announced on May 9, 2001, a new program designed to promote states' flexibility and innovation in the 1115 and 1915 wavier programs (click for HHS news release). The prominent feature of the program is the promotion of approaches that increase private health insurance coverage options for the uninsured. The program does not require any further infusion of federal or state funding (click for program objectives and requirements) By completing the application template, states will significantly reduce their time and resources expended, and review of the application will be expedited.

• NAHU's Analysis of Private Sector Health Insurance Options Using Public Funding
• HIFA Guide - produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Budgetary Status of HIFA Waivers - Budget neutrality has been one of the most confusing aspects of the HIFA debate.
• HHS Press Release on HIFA Waivers
• HIFA Application Template
• National Governors Association's Comments on HIFA Waivers
• Arizona's HIFA Program
  CMS Approval Letter to Arizona
  Arizona's Waiver Template
  Arizona's Terms and Conditions
  

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