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What's at Stake in 2026: Medicaid Waivers

Medicare Rights Center·October 29, 2026
What's at Stake in 2026: Medicaid Waivers

This article provides an overview of the current landscape of Section 1115 demonstration waivers, noting that states are increasingly using them to test innovative approaches to Medicaid. It highlights how these waivers allow states to depart from federal standards to address various program areas, including health-related social needs like nutrition.

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The article contextualizes the broader regulatory environment for 1115 waivers, which serve as the primary mechanism for states to secure federal funding for nutrition-based interventions and other social determinants of health.

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