States’ Medicaid access halted amid Donald Trump’s federal aid freeze
A state -of -country Medicade Program reported that Trump has lost access to the federal payment portal one day after the announcement of federal subsidies and assistance. Until late afternoon, all states, including Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, confirmed that they had regained access to the portal, but reported on the progress. […]
States' Medicaid portal access restored after lapse under Trump, but it's 'not functioning correctly'
After losing access to the Medicade Federal Fund Portal after the Trump administration's assistance has been frozen, some have reported that the site has regained access, but the site is not “right”. One day after the management budget bureau (OMB) issued a memo that “all activities related to all federal financial support or expenditure” must […]
Braun administration makes conflicting comments on future of Medicaid – WISH TV Indianapolis, IN
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Brown administration is sending mixed messages about the future of Medicaid. The newly appointed Secretary of Family and Human Services has told health insurance providers to stop advertising the Medicaid program, but Brown's chief of staff said there is no effort to reduce enrollment. “[Braun said] I said, “Please don't promote […]
Hochul’s mad Medicaid spend woos health honchos on OUR dime
Perhaps the most damning commentary on Gov. Hochul's Medicaid spending plan, which accounted for about half of the $252 billion budget she announced Tuesday, was the attack dog's silence. Last year, hospital lobbies spent millions on television ads falsely accusing Hochul of “cutting” the state-run health plan that covers 7 million low-income New Yorkers. This […]
Oregon expands Medicaid to cover young adults with special health needs at no cost – nbc16.com
PORTLAND, OREGON — Oregon youth with special health care needs now have access to free health insurance and supplemental benefits through the state's Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). The Oregon Health Authority announced the outbreak on Wednesday, January 8th. This new initiative is targeted at individuals ages 19 to 20 who meet certain […]
Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up – NBC News
IE11 is not supported. For the best experience, please visit our site in a different browser. Good news: Make New Year's wishes with confetti in Times Square 02:40 Massive power outage plunges much of Puerto Rico into darkness 01:26 Currently playing Millions of children will lose health insurance due to Medicaid reform 03:34 to the […]
Medicaid shake-up: Why millions of children have lost their health insurance – NBC News
AURORA, Colo. — Isabella Quintana's first birthday this summer brought an unwelcome gift. She suddenly lost her health insurance a few weeks later. The girl, who had a heart murmur and complications after a severe bout of bronchitis, was covered by Medicaid, a government program that insures low-income and disabled Americans. However, over the summer, […]
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding – KPAX News
With Donald Trump returning to the White House and Republicans taking full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion is once again on the brink. More than 3 million adults in nine states would immediately be at risk of losing health insurance if Republicans cut the additional federal Medicaid funding that […]
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough spending choices in next year's unified Republican administration, with potential cuts to social welfare programs. suggested something. “We're going to have to make difficult decisions. We're going to have to convene the Democrats to talk about Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare. We need to […]
Florida’s Deloitte-run computer system cut off new moms entitled to Medicaid – The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Locks said she doesn't understand why the state would cut coverage. She provided everything asked, she said. She worried about what losing Medicaid would mean for her daughter, Vernita. Rocks said she initially paid for the infant's medical exam out of pocket after insurance coverage ended. So she turned to a free health fair held […]