News Recap: Week of June 19
According to recent data, an estimated 1.5 million people have already lost their healthcare coverage since Medicaid redeterminations resumed on April 1. A majority of those were dropped due to
The Century Foundation: Millions of Children Could Lose Child Care as Federal Funding Ends
“Beginning September 30, 2023, states will face a steep drop-off in federal child care investment. Without Congressional action, this cliff will have dire consequences. More than three million children are
As Medicaid Disenrollments Grow, HHS Implores States to Take Action
Just months into the Medicaid redetermination process, state agencies are reporting a staggering number of beneficiaries being removed from these programs. More than 1.3 million Americans, including tens of thousands
News Recap: Week of May 22
Across the country, state Medicaid programs are redetermining the eligibility of an estimated 90 million beneficiaries. As experts predicted, new data from the states who have begun the redetermination process
How Robotic Process Automation Can Help During the Workforce Shortage and Beyond
Workforce shortages continue to plague state health agencies, and with Medicaid redeterminations well underway, the situation has now reached a tipping point. This is a time in which agencies will
News Recap: Week of May 8
Under legislation passed by House Republicans last week, able-bodied adults ages 19 to 55 who don’t have children or other dependents would be required to work in exchange for enrollment
State Exchanges’ Role in Preventing Coverage Loss During Medicaid Redeterminations
There has been a lot of coverage in the media about the end of the public health emergency (PHE) and Medicaid redeterminations restarting after a three-year hiatus. Up to fifteen
State-Based Exchange Benefits: Easy Enrollment
It’s April, which means it’s tax time. An increasing number of people aren’t just thinking about their tax refunds, they’re thinking about health insurance. That’s because Maryland, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,
News Recap: Week of April 17
Now that the Medicaid continuous coverage provision has come to an end and redeterminations have resumed, states are now faced with the daunting administrative undertaking of checking whether all the
State-Based Exchange Benefits: State Subsidies
There’s no question that ensuring people have access to quality health care is important for a state’s health and economy. However, health care costs can be a significant financial burden