The State of Texas announced Tuesday it had settled a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against one of its largest private contractors over what state and federal regulators claimed was a scheme that caused taxpayers to pay for thousands of unnecessary children’s dental…
Oregon House advances Medicaid funding protections – Seattle Times
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House has approved a measure to protect a revenue stream that injects more federal funds into the state’s Medicaid program. Legislators voted 44 to 15 Tuesday to extend the expiration date of the state’s…
The hard truth about Medicaid expansion – Anchorage Daily News
It’s time for a reality check. Since Alaska expanded Medicaid to able-bodied adults in 2015, our state has experienced cost overruns, unexpected — but predictable — over-enrollment, and is facing a dependency crisis. Some, local lawmakers and local lobbyists included,…
Governor talks school bond referendum, Medicaid expansion during Tuesday visit – WECT
Governor talks school bond referendum, Medicaid expansion during Tuesday visit WECT Gov. Roy Cooper made a pit stop in Wilmington on Tuesday looking to drum up support on two issues: More money for schools and expanding the Medicaid … Go to…
Medicaid In Arkansas Has Lost Thousands Of People From Its Rolls : Shots – Health News – NPR
Enlarge this image Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces changes to the state Medicaid program called Arkansas Works, including the addition of a work requirement for certain beneficiaries, on March 6, 2017. Michael Hibblen/KUAR hide caption toggle caption Michael Hibblen/KUAR Grisel…
Voter Initiatives, Including Medicaid Expansion, Could Get Harder to Pass – The Wall Street Journal
Some Republican lawmakers are moving to curtail future state voter initiatives, posing a possible obstacle to supporters of Medicaid expansion, who are already locked in a bitter fight to preserve initiatives passed in the November midterm elections. Lawmakers in Florida…
Timetable still unclear for expanding Medicaid in Nebraska – Miami Herald
A voter-approved law to expand Medicaid in Nebraska is quietly taking shape as the state prepares to extend health coverage to an estimated 90,000 recipients, but key challenges still must be resolved and officials haven’t set a firm date to…
Is access quicker for Medicaid recipients, big donors? – Albuquerque Journal
Copyright © 2019 Albuquerque Journal Money, or the lack of it, can conceivably make a difference in how long it takes to see a medical provider in New Mexico. Those with low incomes on New Mexico’s Medicaid program are entitled…
Passport Health sues Kentucky over Medicaid rate cuts – WXIX
In other words, the lawsuit alleges that other providers in the state received higher rates for Medicaid services, increasing revenue, while Passport, which serves Louisville and its surrounding counties, received lower payment rates for Medicaid services, decreasing revenue. Go to…
There’s no widespread public demand for Medicaid expansion – Wichita Eagle
As Kansas lawmakers consider the governor’s proposal on Medicaid expansion it’s important to understand what it is and how it will impact Kansans. Medicaid expansion is a part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. With it, states…