Billy Wynne

Commissioners Review Policy Options to Support Transitions to Adult Medicaid Coverage for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

By Billy Wynne / January 30, 2026

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) convened a session to examine policy options aimed at improving transitions from child to adult Medicaid…

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Commissioners Consider the Use of AI for Prior Authorization in Medicaid, Want to Create Guiding Principles

By Billy Wynne / January 30, 2026

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) convened a session to discuss automation in the prior authorization (PA) process in Medicaid.  Staff presented context about the…

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Department of Education Proposes Comprehensive Overhaul of Federal Student Loan Limits and Repayment Under H.R.1, Including New Treatment of Professional Degrees; Comments Due March 2

By Billy Wynne / January 29, 2026

The Department of Education released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement sweeping statutory changes to the federal student loan system enacted in the…

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Commissioners Discuss Options to Enhance State and Federal Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care

By Billy Wynne / January 29, 2026

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)convened a session to discuss policy options to improve the effectiveness of state and federal oversight of Medicaid managed…

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