The Medicaid program continues to be a lifeline for millions of low-income Americans, providing essential healthcare coverage for those who qualify. As healthcare costs rise and policy changes loom, understanding who is eligible, how much assistance is available, and how to apply is more important than ever. While Medicaid is a federally funded program, it…
The mortality rate for Black mothers continued to increase than other races in Mississippi following high pregnancy-related deaths. Mortality Rate for Black Mothers Continue to Rise Than Other Races in Mississippi Due to Pregnancy-Related Deaths The mortality rate for Black mothers continued to rise more than other races in Mississippi due to various pregnancy-related deaths,…
A $6.5 million payment will settle Medicaid and Medicare fraud claims after a Metro Detroit doctor had excessive billing and additional charges. Metro Detroit Doctor Agrees to Pay $6.5 Million in Settlement Following Medicaid and Medicare Fraud Claims A Metro Detroit doctor named Dr. Rajendra Bothra agreed to pay $6.5 million in settlement following the…
Thousands of Utah residents are facing the loss of their health insurance as a federal policy implemented during the pandemic, which prevented states from terminating Medicaid, comes to an end. Utah has already begun removing individuals from its Medicaid program, with ongoing reviews scheduled over the next few months The maximum income to qualify for…
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services revealed on Thursday that they have been granted new “flexibilities and strategies” by the federal government, allowing them to extend the deadline for individuals who were supposed to submit their renewal packets by June 30. The state of Michigan has announced that Medicaid recipients who fail to…
Texas Governor Greg Abbot has signed House Bill 12 into law, providing low-income mothers in the state with improved healthcare coverage. Under the new legislation, new mothers will be eligible for Medicaid coverage for a full year instead of the previous two-month period This move is being hailed as a significant victory for Texas mothers…
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed the state’s primary budget bill, amounting to approximately $14.3 billion, which sets the financial roadmap for the next two years. The budget includes significant increases in reimbursement rates for healthcare providers who serve Medicaid patients The governor’s office highlighted several key aspects of House Bill 2, such as tax…
Some states are now starting to enforce restrictive rules in Medicaid eligibility programs. Some of the recipients were disenrolled in Medicaid eligibility because of procedural reasons. Medicaid eligibility removed from Americans because of procedural reasons Medicaid Eligibility has a role in the country’s healthcare system. This is making it possible for low-income families to…
The new deal for the debt ceiling will affect several federal benefits for millions of Americans. New Deal for Debt Ceiling Will Impact Student Loan Payment and Other Federal Benefits Following the passing of the new bill, the new deal for the debt ceiling is expected to affect student loan payments and several federal programs,…
The Medicaid work requirements will unlikely pass after possible implications. Should Medicaid Work Requirements Be Passed into Law? The Medicaid work requirements will require recipients aged 19 to 55 without other dependents to work, train, or join community services for 80 hours a month to be eligible for the monthly payments. According to the proposed…