Managed Care Plans as Critical Partners in Implementing New Medicaid Program Requirements
This Feature Article is brought to you by AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group
- February 27, 2026
- Ellen Montz , Manatt Health
- Kinda Serafi , Manatt Health

As the primary delivery mechanism for Medicaid coverage nationwide, managed care plans are uniquely positioned to serve as essential partners to states implementing major new eligibility and enrollment changes to the Medicaid program including new work and community engagement reporting requirements, more frequent renewals, and expanded cost sharing obligations for expansion adults.
ARTICLE TAGS
You must be logged in to access this content.