Rep. Wesley Hunt investigates the number of New York’s 670,000 undocumented immigrants using Medicaid
Texas Representative Questions New York on Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt has reached out to New York Governor Kathy Hochul regarding the state’s Medicaid benefits potentially extended to an estimated 670,000 illegal immigrants. On Monday, Hunt sent a letter to Hochul, expressing his concerns about how New York handles Medicaid under certain […]
What effects might Medicaid changes have on you and your rural hospital?
Baton Rouge, La. About 40% of residents in Louisiana qualify for Medicaid. State legislators mentioned that a two-year pause on funding cuts provides ample opportunity for addressing potential hospital closures, particularly in rural areas. The cuts involve a limit on the increase of the provider’s tax cap, which funds the Medicaid program. This cap is […]
Dr. Oz advises Americans on Medicaid to avoid carrot cake amid health insurance cuts affecting millions
Concern Over Medicaid Cuts and Health Insurance Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is now an administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, recently told Medicaid recipients they “shouldn’t eat carrot cakes,” warning that millions could see cuts to their government-funded health insurance. This statement comes in light of broader changes initiated earlier this month […]
Dr. Oz Offers Unusual Health Care Tips to Americans Who Are Losing Their Medicaid
Former TV Doctor’s Unusual Health Advice Sparks Social Media Reaction On Monday, former TV doctor Mehmet Oz shared some striking—and, some might say, questionable—advice for those facing the potential loss of Medicaid. Oz emphasized that programs like Medicare and Medicaid are meant to support Americans who are financially struggling or require healthcare due to age-related […]
A quarter of people in North Carolina might lose Medicaid benefits, according to the DHHS
Dialysis Treatments in a Spare Bedroom Raleigh, North Carolina – Crystal Up Church has transformed a spare room in her apartment into a makeshift dialysis center. As she walked through her space, she pointed to the IV pole and said, “This is what I use to connect to a bag of liquid. I have to […]
Hospitals prepare for significant Medicaid reductions
Health Care Summary The hospital community is sounding the alarm regarding impending changes to Medicaid—changes which, they say, will have significant repercussions. Despite earlier warnings about potential fallout from tax and spending policies, their concerns seem to have fallen on deaf ears. Now, as Medicaid funding faces cuts, many hospitals claim they will feel the […]
Hospitals nationwide prepare for Medicaid reductions due to new legislation
Concerns Rise Over Medicaid Cuts Impacting Rural Hospitals The new Medicaid cuts stemming from the recent tax legislation have raised alarms regarding the future of hospitals, especially in rural areas. Although the effects won’t be felt immediately, these facilities are bracing for hard financial choices on which services they can sustain. Hospitals have voiced strong […]
Certain Planned Parenthood affiliates are no longer accepting Medicaid.
Planned Parenthood Rejects Medicaid Due to Budget Cuts Some Planned Parenthood clinics have started to refuse Medicaid, following a Republican budget proposal that cuts federal funding. This change has been announced by locations in Colorado and Washington, D.C., which informed patients this week that they can no longer use Medicaid coverage at these facilities. Reportedly, […]
Planned Parenthood sites start turning away Medicaid patients
Two local affiliates of Planned Parenthood have decided to stop accepting Medicaid payments, pointing to clauses in a recent tax and spending law passed by President Trump. This legislation, which has raised eyebrows, has the potential to disrupt health care access for many. The announcement from Planned Parenthood’s branches in Washington, D.C., and Colorado has […]
Scott Jennings Uses A Four-Letter Word After Democratic Rep Claims Illegals Don’t Use Medicaid
Republican Strategist Calls Out Democrat Over Medicaid Claims Scott Jennings, a Republican strategist, labeled New York Democrat Richie Torres a “liar” during a CNN segment on Wednesday night. This confrontation arose when Torres claimed that illegal immigrants would not be eligible for Medicaid. According to a statement from the House Budget Committee on June 24, […]