Program Transparency

The Affordable Care Act promotes transparency about Medicaid policies and programs, including establishing meaningful opportunities for public involvement in the development of state and federal Medicaid waivers.

Areas of interest under this provision:

Waivers: Ensuring transparency and public notice procedures for developing and approving demonstrations under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act relating to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

• Section 10201 under Title II Amendments
• Proposed Rule 42 CFR Part 431 "Medicaid Program; Review and Approval Process for Section 1115 Demonstrations" - 9/17/10