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Florida Medicaid Cuts: 1.4 Million Enrollees Removed Amid Unwinding Process

Miami, Florida – The process of unwinding Medicaid in Florida has resulted in the removal of a significant number of enrollees from the program. According to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 1.4 million beneficiaries were removed from Medicaid in the state. This comes as part of a nationwide trend where millions of Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled due to various reasons, including procedural issues and changes in eligibility criteria. The removal of Medicaid …

Medicaid Unwinding Leads to Disenrollment and Uninsured Adults: Survey Findings

Jacksonville, Florida – A recent survey reveals that nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid since the beginning of 2023 are currently uninsured. The survey, conducted by KFF, examines the impact of Medicaid unwinding on enrollees. Overall, 19% of adults who were disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year reported being left uninsured. Among this group, 70% experienced a period of being without coverage, while 30% had another form of health insurance. Interestingly, almost …

Medicaid Program Vendors Announcement Delayed: What’s Next?

Tallahassee, Florida – The suspense continues as the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has yet to reveal the chosen vendors to help manage Florida’s vast Medicaid program. Rumors in Tallahassee suggested that the announcement would come last week, then this Monday, but the reveal is still pending. The contracts at stake are substantial, as the selected managed care companies will obtain six-year contracts to oversee a program that costs tens of billions of dollars …

Republican Leaders Vow to Reject Medicaid Expansion as Health Care Dominates Legislative Session

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida lawmakers are preparing for a two-month legislative session that will focus largely on healthcare, with key issues including patient access and the expansion of the state’s medical workforce. However, one topic conspicuously absent from the agenda is the expansion of Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. Republican leaders in Florida have firmly stated their opposition to Medicaid expansion, despite the program’s success in providing health coverage to millions of uninsured, …

DeSantis Administration Delays Medicaid Contract Announcements: Bad Timing Ahead?

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The state of Florida is abuzz with anticipation as the healthcare community eagerly awaits the announcement of managed health care plans set to ink six-year Medicaid contracts with the state. For over a week, executives, lobbyists, and reporters have been on edge waiting for the Ron DeSantis administration to reveal the names of the chosen plans. The announcement, initially expected to be made on various dates, has now been postponed to April …

Medicaid Protections Extended Through Public Health Emergency: No Terminations for Recipients in Florida

Miami, Florida – Medicaid recipients in the state of Florida have been granted a welcome reprieve as the COVID-19 public health emergency continues. Since March 2020, there have been no terminations of Medicaid coverage, ensuring that vulnerable populations have continued access to essential healthcare services. The federal public health emergency, which has been renewed in 90-day increments, offers vital protection to recipients during these challenging times. One of the key provisions under the Families First …

Mental-health-care Shortage in Medicaid and Medicare Exacerbates National Crisis

Washington, D.C. – As rates of suicide and opioid deaths continue to rise in the United States, especially among teenagers and young adults, the country is faced with an unprecedented mental health crisis. Despite the declaration of a national emergency in children’s mental health, access to mental health care remains limited for many Americans, including vulnerable populations, according to a recent government report. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General revealed …

Medicaid Unwinding Process in Texas Raises Concerns About Enrollment Challenges and Eligibility Uncertainties

Austin, Texas – In 1999, Randy Fritz faced an impossible task as the executive assistant to Texas Health Commissioner William “Reyn” Archer III. He had only 10 months to create a new statewide health insurance program for poor children who did not qualify for Medicaid. The urgency stemmed from public pressure to roll out the program quickly, especially with Governor George W. Bush’s presidential candidacy in the works. The success of the program would give …

Medicaid Contract Announcement Delayed by AHCA Sparks Speculation Among Lobbyists and Providers

Tallahassee, Florida – Lobbyists and healthcare providers are eagerly awaiting the announcement from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding the selection of the entity that will oversee Florida’s multi-billion Medicaid system. The anticipated announcement of the winners of the latest Medicaid managed care contracts by AHCA has been delayed, leaving stakeholders in suspense. With over 4.8 million people enrolled in Medicaid in February, according to AHCA, the upcoming decision holds significant implications for …

Medicaid Cuts Looming Under Trump Administration’s Plan

Los Angeles, California – As the Trump administration seeks to make changes to the Medicaid program, many Americans are facing uncertainty about the future of their healthcare coverage. President Trump’s proposed Medicaid reforms could have significant implications for millions of low-income individuals and families who rely on the program for access to healthcare services. One of the key aspects of Trump’s Medicaid plan is the potential for cuts to the program, which could result in …