News Recap: Week of July 17
According to new data from KFF, about 75 percent of the 2.7 million people who have lost Medicaid coverage across 32 states and Washington, D.C. still may be eligible for
Proposed Rule Could Expand Health Insurance Eligibility
On April 26, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that expands the existing definition of individuals who are lawfully present
News Recap: Week of June 26
States are continuing to disenroll Medicaid recipients at a staggering rate, with a large percentage of those losing their coverage still eligible for the program. While the Medicaid redetermination process
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 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
News Recap: Week of March 20
Last week marked the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010 under former President Barack Obama. This landmark legislation ushered in a decade of expanded coverage
News Recap: Week of March 13
According to a new survey of state officials from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), an estimated 15 million people may drop off Medicaid rolls over the next year as states
News Recap: Week of March 6
Medicaid redeterminations are still the industry hot topic. To ensure that states are doing all they can to minimize the number of Medicaid enrollees who lose their coverage during the