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Medicaid Update 2011. George A. Ralls M.D. Health Services Department January 11 th , 2011. Overview. History of the Medicaid Program Florida Medicaid Medicaid & the Economy Local Impact Medicaid Expansion under PPACA Summary. Overview. History of the Medicaid Program Florida Medicaid
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Medicaid Update 2011 George A. Ralls M.D. Health Services Department January 11th, 2011
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
Medicaid • In 1965, the Federal Social Security Act was amended to establish two major national health care programs: • Title XVIII (Medicare) • Title XIX (Medicaid) • Medicaid is an open-ended, means-tested entitlement program financed jointly by the Federal Government and States
Medicaid • Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1989 (SOBRA): • Mandates states to extend Medicaid coverage to children & pregnant women
Medicaid • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA); March 23, 2010 • Expands Medicaid eligibility to all individuals with incomes up to 133% of the FPL
Medicaid • Federal Medicaid laws mandate certain benefits for certain populations • To qualify for Federal funds states administer their programs under federally approved state plans: • A waiver is required if state plans deviated from certain provisions of the Social Security Act
Medicaid • State to state variability: • Optional services covered differ • Limits on mandatory and optional services differ • Provider reimbursement • Eligibility
Medicaid • 55 million people in low-income families • 16 million elderly and disabled people • Federal Medicaid Spending: • $290 billion in FY 2010 • 12% increase from FY 2009 • 8% of total Federal budget
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
Florida Medicaid • Florida implemented the Medicaid program in 1970 to provide medical services to low income families • SOBRA greatly expanded services to include pregnant women and children • Medicaid program administered by AHCA
Florida Medicaid 2010
Florida Medicaid Florida resident Child in home or in womb Income Limits Asset Limits
Florida Medicaid Medicaid Eligibility Levels by Annual Income (2010) FL: 185% of FPL US: 133% of FPL
Florida Medicaid Federal (FMAP) $ 20.2 Billion State Other FY10
Florida Medicaid • Local county funds • Cigarette excise taxes Other FY10
Florida Medicaid F.S. 409.915: County contributions to Medicaid • 60 Days to pay • State will withhold revenue sharing funds if not paid
Florida Medicaid • Medicaid Managed Care pilot project: • Baker, Broward, Clay, Duval & Nassau counties • Expires in 2011 • Extension has been requested of CMS • Decreases costs and improves quality measures “1115 Waiver”:
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
97% Increase in Medicaid enrollment in 4 years Medicaid & the Economy 32% 28% 21% 16% 10% 9% 7% *Monthly case load in thousands
Medicaid & the Economy % Change in Enrollment, Dec 07 to Dec 09 • Florida: • 28.5 % Increase • US 13.6% • 5th largest in US
Medicaid & the Economy • High unemployment since beginning of current recession has resulted in: • 5 million more Medicaid/CHIP enrollees • 5 million more uninsured • Improvement in unemployment rates & Medicaid will lag behind other economic indicators
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
Local Impact Orange County Medicaid Enrollees (in thousands) 43% Increase in 2.5 Years Apr08 Apr09 Apr10 Nov10
Local Impact Orange County 69% increase in 3 Years Medicaid Billed/Paid FY07-10
Local Impact • Shortfall covered by: • $ 1.9 million from PCAN • $ 700K from DJJ • $ 500K from Health Services
Local Impact • Shortfall covered by: • $ 6 million Budget Amendment
Local Impact • Open ended program • If budget is exceeded, an end-of-year budget transfer may be required
Local Impact AHCA • Proposed an increase in county contribution for Medicaid nursing home care • From $ 55 to $ 202 per month per person • $ 66 Million from counties • Has not changed in 39 years Additional $ 3M to Orange County Medicaid expenditure
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
PPACA (Healthcare Reform Act) Medicaid Expansion Temporary Health Insurance Exchange PermanentHealth Insurance Exchange Pictures Insurance Reforms Accountable Care Organizations Pictures Individual Mandate
PPACA • Medicaid to cover all adults up to 133% of FPL • 35% increase in enrollment in FL by 2019 • Estimated $1.4B in additional state costs • Higher reimbursement for providers • Paid by Federal Govt for first 2 years
PPACA State Strategy to Deal with Medicaid: • Expand 1115 Waiver statewide • Extends the “Managed Care” model to all counties • Costs are capitated; more certainty in budgeting • Advisors urging Governor Scott to support the repeal of PPACA
Overview • History of the Medicaid Program • Florida Medicaid • Medicaid & the Economy • Local Impact • Medicaid Expansion under PPACA • Summary
Summary • Medicaid enrollment and costs have increased significantly • Medicaid is a mandated expenditure which has exceeded budgeted amount for last 2 fiscal years • Projected Medicaid expenditure for FY2010-11 is $15 Million • Short fall may require a budget transfer
Summary • State actions to increase revenue from counties will have a significant impact • Increase in nursing home “per day” rate • Sagging economy will continue to keep enrollment/costs high • Medicaid expansion under PPACA will place further pressure on County Medicaid budget
Medicaid Update 2011 George A. Ralls M.D. Health Services Department January 11th, 2011