Medicaid Expansion Effort Narrowly Defeated in Georgia Senate Committee Hearing

Atlanta, Georgia – A last-minute proposal aiming to fully expand Medicaid was unexpectedly heard in a Senate committee on Thursday but was ultimately narrowly defeated, with the committee chairman, who allowed the hearing, making the deciding vote to set it aside. Negotiations also concluded on Thursday evening regarding a prominent health care bill that had the potential to include a full Medicaid expansion add-on. However, the bill ultimately ended at square one with the formation …

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Arkansas Battles Maternal Health Challenges: New Initiatives and Legislation Aim to Enhance Postpartum Care and Access to Medicaid

Little Rock, AR – In Arkansas, a state report has sparked a conversation about the critical need for enhanced maternal healthcare services following childbirth. The state stands alone in limiting postpartum Medicaid coverage to just 60 days after birth, well below the one-year extension allowed federally. This policy gap has significant implications for postpartum women, particularly in accessing necessary healthcare. A committee on maternal health, established by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, recommended in its September …

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Medicaid Estate Recovery Targets Families in Distress: Unveiling the Hidden Threat

Washington, D.C. – In Washington, a daughter finds herself grappling with a hefty bill from the Massachusetts government after her father’s passing. Sandy LoGrande’s father, Salvatore, had always cherished the white, pitched roof house he worked tirelessly to purchase many years ago. Facing a $177,000 invoice for her father’s Medicaid expenses, Sandy was stunned by the threat of losing her father’s beloved home if she did not settle the debt promptly. The bill was not …

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Medicaid Estate Recovery Sparks Controversy Over Families’ Homes and Finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — The burden of Medicaid estate recovery is hitting families hard across the United States. Recently, a Massachusetts woman, Sandy LoGrande, was shocked to receive a bill of $177,000 for her late father’s Medicaid expenses, with a threat to seize his home if she didn’t pay up. This process of recovering funds from deceased Medicaid recipients is a routine requirement by the federal government for all states. While a person’s home is typically …

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The Shocking Truth About Protecting Your Home from Medicaid!

Medicaid, a health program in the U.S. designed for those with limited income, has specific eligibility criteria. This program evaluates both your income and assets. Assets that Medicaid might consider include cash, bank accounts, retirement funds, real estate, and vehicles. However, certain assets, like your primary residence, personal belongings, and one car, are typically exempt. On the other hand, non-exempt assets like bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and secondary homes are counted by Medicaid. Is Transferring …

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Medicaid Errors Lead to Termination of Health Coverage for Two-Thirds of Coloradans

Denver, Colorado – Two-thirds of Coloradans who recently lost their health insurance during the Medicaid unwinding process are still eligible for coverage but were mistakenly terminated due to administrative errors, as revealed in a recent Colorado Center on Law and Policy brief. The Center’s legal director, Katherine Wallat, highlighted heartbreaking stories of individuals forced to delay critical medical procedures, such as heart surgery, or children having to halt cancer treatment due to lack of coverage. …

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Medicaid Struggles: Illinois Residents Face Barriers to Mental Health Care Access

Rockford, Illinois – Parents in Winnebago County are facing challenges in accessing residential mental healthcare for their children through state insurance, Medicaid. Despite efforts from organizations like Marshmallow’s Hope and the Tommy Corral Foundation, families like Britt Cotton’s continue to struggle to find appropriate care for their children in crisis. Cotton shared her heartbreaking journey of trying to get her child the help they need, resorting to sending them out of state due to limited …

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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Survival of Poor Clinics: Struggle for Survival in Healthcare Sector

Albany, New York – As Medicaid funding continues to shrink, clinics that provide vital healthcare services to low-income individuals are facing a daunting challenge to survive. These clinics, often located in underserved communities, play a crucial role in delivering healthcare to those who may not have access to other medical services. In recent years, changes in Medicaid funding policies have forced many of these clinics to make difficult decisions regarding staffing, services, and operating hours. …

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Medicaid Announcement Update: AHCA Anticipates Contracts to be Awarded by March 25

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The announcement of multi-billion-dollar Medicaid managed care contracts in Florida has been pushed back. The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) now anticipates that the contracts will not be awarded until March 25. The amended timeline for the Medicaid Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) shows that the state doesn’t expect to finish negotiations with health plans until March 15. Subsequently, the notice of intent to award is expected to be electronically posted two …

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Colorado’s Outdated Medicaid Rule Perpetuates Mental Health Crisis: Expert Urges Reform

DENVER, Colorado – The state of Colorado is facing a critical crisis in mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Many Coloradans are trapped in a vicious cycle due to outdated policies that perpetuate their struggles, often leading to preventable worst outcomes. The current rule preventing mental health hospitals from being reimbursed for Medicaid patients in their care for longer than 15 days, enacted in 1965, is under reconsideration by Colorado lawmakers. This rule, intended to …

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