National Council Webinar – HR 1 Eligibility Redeterminations: New Requirements, Timeline and Recommendations

Title: HR 1 Eligibility Redeterminations: New Requirements, Timeline and Recommendations
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 1:00 pm ET
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Last summer, HR 1 was passed by Congress and introduced significant changes to the Medicaid program. Among the many provisions of the bill that impact Medicaid was a directive to increase the frequency of program eligibility redeterminations for certain enrollees, from once every twelve months to once every six months.

This webinar will explore this provision of HR 1 and its potential ramifications for both states and providers, along with recommendations on how states, behavioral health organizations, and state partners can best prepare themselves for these changes, including:

• Discussion of the new requirements, including additional guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 6.
• Walking through the timeline for implementation and relevant decision points that states will need to make along the way.
• Discussion of recommendations for maintaining coverage for as many individuals as possible, while ensuring workforce and technical capacities remain strong.

Register for the webinar here. Please contact RCPA Policy Specialist Emma Sharp with any questions.