Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
(Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 18, 2024) This page tracks approved and pending Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers,
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Medicaid
US uninsured population drops to 25 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2023, 25 million people in the U.S. had no health insurance, according
Read MoreUS health spending to top $7.7 trillion by 2032: CMS
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS expects national health spending to reach $7.7 trillion by 2032, with 2023
Read MoreD-SNP prior auth denial rates twice as high as all Medicare Advantage
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dual-eligible special needs plan enrollees are twice as likely to have prior authorization
Read MoreCalifornia to repay $52M spent on Medicaid for noncitizens
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) California improperly used $52.7 million in federal Medicaid funds to pay for nonemergency
Read MoreMany people with Medicaid believe they are uninsured: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many people disenrolled from Medicaid during the redeterminations process were likely unaware they
Read MoreCMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will extend flexibilities designed to help states keep more eligible individuals enrolled
Read MoreNew Medicaid rule expected to lower wait times for home-based care, raise caregiver wages
(By Timmy Broderick for STAT) Caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities could see a bump in their wages
Read MoreCMS delays implementation of new Medicare, Medicaid data rules
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will delay implementation of new policies designed to heighten security around Medicare
Read MoreNearly 1 in 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured, Survey Finds
(By Phil Galewitz for KFF Health News) Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say
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