Outcomes: 1. Describe two approaches for expanding palliative care access through Medicaid 2. Identify where Medicaid palliative care activity is happening and inform the development of future programs and benefits In recognition of the value that palliative care can deliver, a growing number of states across the U.S. are exploring ways to expand palliative care access through Medicaid. While more attention has been directed toward establishing a standalone palliative care benefit, there are also opportunities to embed palliative care into existing Medicaid programs that serve beneficiaries living with serious illness. This session reviews current opportunities to pay for palliative care through Medicaid, key components of standalone benefits, promising Medicaid programs for palliative care integration, and considerations for palliative care champions who would like to participate in similar efforts in their states. First, presenters will provide examples of states that are pursuing Medicaid payment for palliative care services for children and adults. This review will include how these initiatives were started (eg, establishing legislation, waiver application, etc.), key stakeholders, and current status. Second, presenters will take a deeper dive into emerging standard elements of a standalone Medicaid benefit—specifically regarding eligibility, services, team composition and training, quality measures—and share resources that can inform the development of these elements in other states seeking to develop similar benefits. Special attention will be paid to how the construction of these benefits can address health inequities in underserved and diverse populations living with serious illness. Third, presenters will highlight other Medicaid programs/benefits that currently serve many palliative care-eligible beneficiaries, including Patient Centered Medical Homes, integrated Managed Long-Term Services and Supports, and the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. Finally, the presenters will discuss the merits and drawbacks of integrating palliative care into these offerings vs. creating a standalone benefit, and direct attendees to freely available resources where they can learn more. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]