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Dec 14 2023
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Kansas governor unveils revenue-neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
HOLTON — Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday unveiled her proposal for a Medicaid expansion package that includes a work requirement, revenue streams to offset the state’s cost, abortion restrictions, and other provisions to address concerns raised by opponents. By expanding Medicaid, an estimated 150,000 Kansans with low incomes would gain access to medical care. About $700 million in annual federal
Lawrence Journal WorldDec 14 2023
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Kansas governor unveils revenue neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
HOLTON — Gov. Laura Kelly unveiled Thursday her proposal for a Medicaid expansion package that includes a work requirement, revenue streams to offset the state’s cost, abortion restrictions, and other provisions to address concerns raised by opponents. By expanding Medicaid, an estimated 150,000 Kansans with low incomes would gain access to medical care. About $700 million in annual federal
Kansas ReflectorDec 14 2023
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Kansas governor unveils revenue neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
KAKEDec 14 2023
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Kansas governor unveils revenue neutral Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement
Hastings TribuneSep 27 2023
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Medicaid expansion for North Carolina will go into effect on Dec. 1
After being held up for months by the General Assembly’s protracted dispute over a state budget, Medicaid expansion is set to finally take effect in North Carolina on Dec. 1. The launch date was announced Monday by Gov. Roy Cooper, who called expansion a “monumental achievement” that will eventually provide health insurance to more than 600,000 low-income residents. He also noted that the
North Carolina Health NewsSep 22 2023
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Mississippi hospitals react to governor’s Medicaid reimbursement reforms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves’ (R-Miss.) plan to aid financially struggling hospitals has taken some intense criticism since he announced the plan on Thursday. By reforming Medicaid reimbursement methods, Reeves said an estimated $698 million will open up for Mississippi’s hospitals. The governor said the first initiative, known as the Mississippi Hospital Access Program (MHAP
WJTV 12May 17 2023
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Providers brace for impacts of Medicaid redetermination
A surge in the uninsured population from Medicaid redetermination could swamp some health systems that struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic. But experts say it could also translate into a financial boost for networks, if enough individuals find new sources of coverage. Why it matters: Even the temporary loss of coverage as states unwind their COVID-era Medicaid enrollment requirements
AxiosDec 01 2023
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Medicaid expansion in NC begins but it could take years to get 600K on the rolls
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion is now in effect, but it’s going to take time for all those who are eligible to get in another system. More than 600,000 are now eligible for Medicaid in this state. It means not only better health care, but improved access to mental health and substance abuse care. However, don’t expect all those people to go on to the Medicaid rolls
CBS 17Dec 01 2023
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As of Dec. 1, North Carolina becomes the latest state to fully expand Medicaid
As of Dec. 1, North Carolina becomes the latest state to fully expand Medicaid
As of Dec. 1, North Carolina becomes the latest state to fully expand Medicaid Audio will be available later today.
Around 600,000 people in the state will now have access to low-cost health insurance. The change will particularly benefit people in poor, rural areas.
NPR Fact CheckNov 30 2023
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Medicaid expansion comes to Cumberland County: 35,000 more could be covered
The Medicaid program in North Carolina could grow by more than 600,000 residents with the expansion of the state’s program, which is set to begin Friday. In Cumberland County, Medicaid is expected to add 35,000 to the rolls, Jon Soles, a county spokesman, wrote in response to questions. More:DSS prepares for 'perfect storm' as 35,000 become eligible for Medicaid in Cumberland County He said
The Fayetteville Observer