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MHPA comments on CMS' Request for Information

Last week, MHPA joined with several other health plan associations in sending in comments on CMS' Request for Information (RFI) on the Recommended Measure Set for Medicaid-Funded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Read the full letter here.

source: MHPA

New York: Community health groups oppose Medicaid 'carve-out'

More than 35 community health groups have joined the Save New York's Safety Net coalition. The movement is targeting a drug "carve-out" and resulting changes to the 340B drug discount program they say will decimate essential services for...

source: WAMC-FM

Stakeholders fear renewed MFAR — and Medicaid destruction — could still occur before Trump leaves office

Recent comments by the top official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has some healthcare stakeholders worried that the Trump administration may walk back its decision to withdraw a controversial...

source: McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Insurance company bids due for Ohio Medicaid overhaul

Bids were due earlier this week for insurance companies that want to be a part of Ohio Medicaid's overhaul — including CareSource. The state is overhauling how the health insurance program for the poor and disabled operates and picking new insurance companies as contractors...

source: Dayton Daily News via MSN

Medicaid enrollment jumps 16.5% due to economy; Florida experiences big increase

Florida economists say enrollment in Medicaid will spike by 16.5% this fiscal year, fueled by the economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationwide, states are seeing substantial growth in the program that serves poor,...

source: News Service of Florida via WPEC-TV

Florida's new hospital industry head ran Medicaid in state and fought expansion

With its choice of a new leader, the Florida Hospital Association has signaled that seeking legislative approval to expand Medicaid to nearly 850,000 uninsured adults won't be among its top priorities.

source: News Medical

Medicaid expansion may lead to earlier diagnosis, improved care for colon cancer patients

The Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion for low-income people appears to lead to earlier diagnosis of colon cancer, enhanced access to care, and improved surgical care for patients with this common cancer, researchers...

source: News Medical

Fifth Circuit sides with Texas in excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

Five years ago, the pro-life group Centers for Medical Progress released several undercover videos damning to Planned Parenthood that led to a storm of attacks against the well known abortion provider. Texas, for its part,...

source: The Texan

Man with autism told he would be cut off from Medicaid plan due to unemployment boost

Shortly after the federal government stepped in to help those who lost their jobs during the pandemic, a young man with autism was told he would no longer be eligible for his Medicaid plan. The 23-year-old man, who prefers...

source: WOAI-TV

MHPA letter outlining priorities for remainder of 116th Congress

On Tuesday, MHPA sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to prioritize Medicaid in any year-end legislation. Specifically, the letter calls for an additional Medicaid FMAP increase, the creation of a state plan option...

source: MHPA

Ohio: Medicaid plans to offer transit

In an effort to "ensure our most vulnerable citizens maintain reliable access to food resources," Ohio's five Medicaid Managed Care Plans will offer free transportation services to and from food banks, food pantries, food clinics and grocery stores as part of the benefit...

source: Tribune Chronicle

Medicaid expansion or COVID-19, an Idaho doctor just won't keep his mouth shut

Half of Idahoans live in an area where masks are mandatory, according to Republican Gov. Brad Little. But compliance with health guidelines isn’t as high as experts would like. The pandemic once seemed like a far-away issue...

source: Post Register

Arkansas governor discusses legislative agenda, Medicaid waiver, redistricting

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson anticipates a lot of negotiation over taxes in the upcoming legislative session. With an expected $240 million surplus, Hutchinson has laid out a few proposals.

source: KATV-TV

Missouri taking steps to simplify Medicaid application process

The Missouri Department of Social Services is trying to transform its benefits application form before potentially hundreds of thousands of people become eligible for Medicaid in July. In August, Missouri voters approved Medicaid expansion...

source: News Tribune

Ohio Medicaid system could be losing hundreds of millions of dollars from ineligible claims, state audit says

Ohio's Medicaid system may have paid out hundreds of millions of dollars to providers last year on claims for ineligible patients, due to glitches with the state's computerized enrollment system, according to a...

source: Cleveland.com

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MHPA comments on CMS' Request for Information

New York: Community health groups oppose Medicaid 'carve-out'

Stakeholders fear renewed MFAR — and Medicaid destruction — could still occur before Trump leaves office

Insurance company bids due for Ohio Medicaid overhaul

Medicaid enrollment jumps 16.5% due to economy; Florida experiences big increase

Florida's new hospital industry head ran Medicaid in state and fought expansion

Medicaid expansion may lead to earlier diagnosis, improved care for colon cancer patients

Fifth Circuit sides with Texas in excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid program

Man with autism told he would be cut off from Medicaid plan due to unemployment boost

MHPA letter outlining priorities for remainder of 116th Congress

Ohio: Medicaid plans to offer transit

Medicaid expansion or COVID-19, an Idaho doctor just won't keep his mouth shut

Arkansas governor discusses legislative agenda, Medicaid waiver, redistricting

Missouri taking steps to simplify Medicaid application process

Ohio Medicaid system could be losing hundreds of millions of dollars from ineligible claims, state audit says

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