MACPAC June 2026 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP
July 16, 2026
Category: Policy and Strategy Case Studies
Keywords: access, CHIP, family/community engagement, Medicaid, policy, programs, strategies
This MACPAC report examines key Medicaid and CHIP policy and operational topics, including community engagement requirements, prior authorization, and managed care accountability. It also highlights issues affecting children and families, such as access to residential behavioral health services and transitions to adult coverage for children and youth with special health care needs, and includes recommendations to strengthen program oversight, access to care, and system performance.