Children with Medicaid coverage in Connecticut may experience lengthy delays for eye care.
Challenges with Medicaid Access for Pediatric Eye Care in Connecticut Cassidy Friedl vividly recalls the day her son, Luca, was born. She held him close, almost unwilling to release him, even for a weigh-in. His physical features—softly chubby cheeks and bright orange hair that would eventually turn to a strawberry blond—captured her in a bit […]
Vermont free clinics prepare for an increase in patients as Medicaid changes begin
Changes to Medicaid in Vermont Raise Concerns Among Free Clinics BARRE, Vt. – Significant adjustments to Medicaid are in motion, with Vermont’s free clinics preparing for an increase in patients who may soon lose their coverage. These alterations could impact thousands of residents. The new rules involve work commitments and revised renewal processes for Medicaid, […]
Autism providers alert that Georgia foster children are impacted by the Medicaid fraud crackdown.
Concerns over Medicaid Cuts Risking Autism Care for Georgia’s Foster Children American autism care providers, who initially supported the Trump administration’s crackdown on Medicaid fraud, are now expressing concern about its unintended fallout. They warn that recent reimbursement cuts are jeopardizing therapy for children with autism in foster care across Georgia. The Autism Families Alliance, […]
Pharmacy owner in New York City accused of $31 million Medicaid fraud and HIV medication scheme
A Queens pharmacist has allegedly orchestrated a $31 million scheme to defraud Medicaid, reportedly using the proceeds from selling black-market HIV medications to support a lavish lifestyle, according to prosecutors on Thursday. Miguel Baron, 62, is said to have operated this extensive fraud from his two Jackson Heights pharmacies, Guardiola Pharmacy and Baron Specialty Pharmacy, […]
Berea mothers report that Medicaid reductions from the One Big Beautiful Bill are already impacting their children’s care.
Berea, Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Raise Concerns for Families BEREA, Ky. — Recent Medicaid cuts implemented through the One Big Beautiful Bill have begun to impact families in Kentucky, causing considerable worry. Two mothers from Berea have expressed their fears that even temporary loss of coverage jeopardizes essential care for their children. For 9-year-old Raelynn, enduring […]
Minnesota Republicans claim that the report on Optum Medicaid fraud is being suppressed.
Minnesota Republicans are criticizing Democrats for not informing them about a Medicaid assessment that discovered over $52 million in questionable payments. They argue that the lack of timely communication deprived them of the chance to address the findings during the recent legislative session, particularly with elections approaching. “Fraud has surged under the Walz administration,” stated […]
Spokane health centers increase support as many people lose Medicaid coverage
SPOKANE, Wash. – Medicaid Access Loss Many residents in Washington have lost their access to Medicaid, leaving numerous vulnerable groups seeking affordable healthcare alternatives. CHAS Health Center, a community service organization in Spokane, is now welcoming individuals who have lost their coverage. They’re offering sliding fee scales for everyone, regardless of their immigration status. The […]
Wave of Medicaid fraud legislation introduced in Congress after explosive report
Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Uncovered: A $1 Million Per Minute Issue Representative Jodey Arrington has highlighted alarming figures suggesting that fraud within Medicare and Medicaid is costing taxpayers a staggering $1 million every minute. In a recent joint op-ed with Rep. Blake Moore, Arrington pointed to data from the Government Accountability Office indicating that up […]
Almost 200,000 employees in Hochul’s $11B Medicaid program are set to vote on joining a union, which could lead to higher costs.
Union Vote for Homecare Workers in New York Close to 200,000 individuals who are paid to provide care for disabled family members through Governor Kathy Hochul’s Medicaid-funded homecare initiative are set to vote on unionizing. This potential change could bring about increased costs for taxpayers. The 1199 SEIU union, which holds significant political influence, stands […]
Peggy Flanagan fundraiser host was Medicaid director during fraud incident
Flanagan Fundraiser Sparks Controversy Amid Medicaid Fraud Scandal Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. and Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is scheduled to attend a fundraiser hosted by Dr. Nathan Chomilo, who has served as the state’s Medicaid medical director since January 2020. This fundraiser, set for October 1, has raised eyebrows considering the backdrop of significant Medicaid […]