5 states seek waiver to impose lifetime Medicaid coverage limits: 6 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Several states are asking President Donald Trump’s administration to grant waivers imposing
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Medicaid
Indiana Medicaid Drops 25K From Coverage For Failing To Pay Premiums
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) As the Trump administration moves to give states more flexibility in running Medicaid,
Read MoreClass action lawsuit filed to stop Kentucky’s work requirements for Medicaid recipients
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington by 15 Kentucky Medicaid recipients, is challenging the U.S federal
Read MoreDid the government overpay for hundreds of drugs? It’s complicated
(By Ike Swetlitz for ST A T) WASHINGTON — It looked like the watchdog had found something big — in
Read MoreCHIP Renewed For Six Years As Congress Votes To Reopen Federal Government
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) A brief, partial shutdown of the federal government ended Monday, as the Senate
Read More5 nursing homes sue Illinois over low Medicaid rates
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Five Illinois nursing home operators filed a lawsuit against the state’s Department
Read MoreKentucky Is First State Granted Approval For Medicaid Work Requirements
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Thousands of poor adults in Kentucky will have to find jobs and pay
Read MoreThe High Cost Of Medical Marijuana Causes Pain In Vermont
(By Emily Corwin for NPR) Recent scientific reviews have found substantial evidence that marijuana can be useful in easing at
Read MoreTrump Administration Clears Way To Force Some Medicaid Enrollees To Work
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration early Thursday initiated a pivotal change in the Medicaid program,
Read MoreRunning On Empty: CHIP Funding Could Run Out Jan. 19 For Some States
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Some states are facing a mid-January loss of funding for their Children’s Health
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