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The Kansas City Star
Roughly 130,000 Kansans and 200,000 Missourians would be covered by Medicaid if their states had expanded eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. The change would cover adults who make up to 138% of the federal poverty line — an income of a little more than $17,600 for a single adult, or $42,300 for a family of five.
Kansas and Missouri are two of just 14 states that have not expanded the program. The decision to pass up billions in federal aid since 2014 will make coping with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) even more costly than anticipated, advocates contend. It could also put the insured at greater risk, as those without health coverage remain untreated and accelerate the spread of the virus.
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NBC News
Nearly 30 million people in the United States live without insurance, and the stress of being hospitalized because of the pandemic is immense. Many members of the working poor without insurance also make up the workforce now deemed "essential" — cashiers, stock clerks, agricultural workers, delivery drivers, elderly caregivers, child care workers, health care workers and gas station clerks. Now doctors and clinics who treat these patients are sounding the alarm that the nation's working poor may be forced to make a difficult calculus if they test positive for the disease that is sweeping across the country.
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HealthPayerIntelligence
COVID-19 demonstrates why block grants are a faulty method of controlling Medicaid spending, experts from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation argued.
Although the words "block grant" are found nowhere in the announcement of Healthy Adult Opportunity, the program functions as a targeted block grant for certain populations. The state would receive a certain amount from the federal government based on per capita Medicaid spending and, in exchange for a capped income, the states would get more flexibility on aspects of their Medicaid program like eligibility.
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During these times of uncertainty, we are thinking about our most vulnerable populations. We want our members to have peace of mind knowing we are here for them, especially right now.
Our priority is to help our members get the benefits they need and deserve for their overall health and well-being.
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The Texas Tribune
As cases of the new strain of coronavirus grow worldwide, The Texas Tribune is continuing to cover developments in Texas and nationally so its audience can stay as safe and informed as possible. Check here for live updates.
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The Register-Herald
As West Virginians lose their jobs, more may turn to the state/federal health insurance program Medicaid to obtain health care during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
During a virtual news conference Thursday, officials with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced several new measures to help low- or no-income West Virginians pay for health care with Medicaid. Some Medicaid patients refer to Medicaid, which is for low-income people, as their "medical card."
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The Dallas Morning News
Texas' mega-agency for healthcare and social services, saying it wants to ease state residents' worries during the coronavirus emergency, has extended Medicaid coverage and food stamps for recipients whose benefits are up for renewal.
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MSN
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced the "Care Comes First" action plan. It is a series of efforts led by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to expand medical coverage for residents across the state. The state has submitted two federal waivers requesting increased flexibilities around Medicaid coverage.
If approved, individuals, whether uninsured or insured, can receive Medicaid coverage for treatment if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
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New York Daily News via MSN
New York lawmakers are fuming over proposed Medicaid cuts that could slash funds to hospitals in the midst of a pandemic. Senators received emails this week detailing how much funding would be cut from medical centers in their districts if the state follows through on recommendations made by a panel appointed by Gov. Cuomo earlier this year.
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Buffalo Business First
Federal approval of a Medicaid waiver tied to coronavirus should allow local hospital leaders to provide quicker treatment and have more flexibility on how they move staff and beds around.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday approved New York's 1135 waiver request along with five other states to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Waiver requests have now been approved for 29 states.
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Politico
Despite a $6 billion budget gap and new revenue losses posed by New York's coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to forgo more than $6 billion in federal aid he says would force him to adjust his Medicaid redesign strategy.
The governor reiterated that he will not accept the $6.7 billion in enhanced federal Medicaid matching rate (FMAP) funds approved earlier this month because it would prevent him from modifying the state’s Medicaid program as proposed in his executive budget.
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