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HHS Standard Values for Regulatory Analysis

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) analyzes the benefits, costs, and other impacts of significant proposed and final rulemakings, consistent with the requirements of several executive orders and statutes. HHS develops these analyses according to technical guidance published by the U.S.

Behavioral Health Crisis Services: Insurance Reimbursement

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The National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) call for a sustainable infrastructure to respond to behavioral health crises, through crisis services that are accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Evaluating Medicaid Strategies to Streamline Ex Parte Renewals

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National estimates indicate that streamlined renewal options for Medicaid beneficiaries with incomes below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and without an ex parte income data source would provide timely and accurate eligibility determinations.

State and Local Estimates of the Uninsured Population in the U.S. Using the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey

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In order to support state and local outreach efforts, ASPE has developed state, county, and local estimates of the number of U.S. residents without health insurance and their demographic characteristics, using the most recent Census data available from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS).

The Fiscal Impact of Refugees and Asylees at the Federal, State, and Local Levels from 2005-2019

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Between 1990 and 2022, the United States welcomed over 2.1 million refugees and accepted over 800,000 asylees. While the purpose of granting visas to refugees and asylees is humanitarian, they do impact the United States economically. This analysis estimates the fiscal impact of refugees and asylees on federal, state, and local governments from 2005 to 2019.

State and Local Estimates of the Uninsured Population in the U.S. Using the Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey

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State and Local Estimates of the Uninsured Population in the U.S. Using the Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community SurveyMethodological Description

22nd Welfare Indicators and Risk Factors Report to Congress

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This report provides welfare dependence indicators through 2019 for most indicators and through 2020 for other indicators, reflecting changes that have taken place since enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in 1996.

The Affordable Care Act and Women

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By: Alison Cuellar, Adelle Simmons, and Kenneth Finegold, ASPE Abstract

The Affordable Care Act and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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Seventy-one million additional Americans are receiving preventive services coverage without cost-sharing under the Affordable Care Act

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ASPE ISSUE BRIEF     Abstract The Affordable Care Act ensures that most insurance plans (so-called ‘non-grandfathered’ plans) provide coverage for and eliminate cost-sharing on certain reco

Fifty-Four Million Additional Americans Are Receiving Preventive Services Without Cost-Sharing Under The Affordable Care Act

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ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Fifty-Four Million Additional Americans Are Receiving Preventive Services Coverage Without Cost-Sharing Under The Affordable Care Act February 2012 By: Benjamin D. Sommers and Lee Wilson ASPE

Estimates of the QHP Eligible Uninsured by Designated Market Area for the Third Open Enrollment Period

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ASPE has developed estimates of the number of uninsured who are likely to qualify for coverage for 2016 through Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) in the Health Insurance Marketplace (“QHP-eligible uninsured”) for select designated market areas (DMA) in the United States. A DMA is a geographic area that represents a specific television market defined by the Nielsen Company.

Impact of Insurance Expansion on Hospital Uncompensated Care Costs in 2014

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Thomas DeLeire, Karen Joynt, and Ruth McDonald This report summarizes research on the effect of the major health insurance coverage expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the drivers of uncompensated care (UCC) and on hospital UCC costs. Key Takeaways

At Risk: Pre-Existing Conditions Could Affect 1 in 2 Americans

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At Risk:  Pre-Existing Conditions Could Affect 1 in 2 Americans: 129 Million People Could Be Denied Affordable Coverage Without Health Reform November 2011 This report is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/2012/pre-existing/index.shtml

Market Competition Works: Proposed Silver Premiums in the 2014 Individual and Small Group Markets Are Nearly 20% Lower than Expected Premiums

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Market Competition Works: Proposed Silver Premiums in the 2014 Individual and Small Group Markets Are Nearly 20% Lower than Expected July 2013 By: Laura Skopec and Richard Kronick Abstract

The Cost of Covering Contraceptives through Health Insurance

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This brief reviews the literature on the cost of contraceptive coverage in private and public health insurance programs.  This brief was written by John Bertko, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., Director of Special Initiatives and Pricing in the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Sherry Glied, Ph.D., Assistant

Number of Young Adults Gaining Insurance Due to the Affordable Care Act Now Tops 3 Million

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ASPE ISSUE BRIEF Number of Young Adults Gaining Insurance Due to the Affordable Care Act Now Tops 3 Million June 19, 2012 By: Benjamin D. Sommers, ASPE Abstract

2.5 Million Young Adults Gain Health Insurance Due to the Affordable Care Act

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By: Benjamin D. Sommers and Karyn Schwartz ASPE

Greenbook Initiative Final Evaluation Report

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  The Greenbook Initiative Final Evaluation Report Final February 2008 Prepared by: The Greenbook National Evaluation Team ICF International 9300 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031

One Million Young Adults Gain Health Insurance in 2011 Because of the Affordable Care Act

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ASPE ISSUE BRIEF One Million Young Adults Gain Health Insurance in 2011 Because of the Affordable Care Act September 2011