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Nov 28 2023
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Hospitals across the state receive payments as part of Medicaid Expansion Legislation
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced on Nov. 27 that eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP). Nearly $2.6 billion in funds will be distributed to 102 hospitals across the state throughout the week. These funds are critical as they will not only help provide much needed
The Roanoke-Chowan News-HeraldNov 28 2023
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North Carolinians gain greater access to health care with Medicaid expansion
Starting Friday, North Carolinians will have greater access to health care as the long-awaited Medicaid expansion is launched. Medicaid will provide coverage to individuals ages 19 to 64 with higher incomes, allowing eligibility for those earning up to 138% of the federal poverty rate. Kody Kinsley, North Carolina's Secretary of Health and Human Services, said this expansion will bring
Public News ServiceNov 27 2023
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Hospitals across North Carolina receiving payments as part of Medicaid expansion
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP). Nearly $2.6 billion in funds will be distributed to 102 hospitals across the state throughout the week. These funds are critical as they will not only help provide much needed support to the
Iredell Free NewsSep 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 NewsDec 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 ReflectorSep 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 12Dec 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 TribuneMay 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
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