Medicaid News Monitoring

NJ Lawmakers Consider New Taxes on Hospitals to Fund Medicaid, Medical Education

Credit: Creative Commons State and county officials would have new power to tax New Jersey hospitals to generate additional revenue for low-income patient care and medical education under a pair of bills that emerged as part of a last-minute legislative …

House Republicans release brilliant plan for 2018: Cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

Well, it's one way. Republicans are giving up on massive entitlement reform, Politico wrote just last week, calling it a "quiet surrender on a subject that's energized GOP fiscal hawks for the better part of a decade," that "comes …

Medicaid Battle Heads To State Supreme Court

A lawsuit that seeks to force Maine's health commissioner to implement Medicaid expansion is now before the state Supreme Judicial Court. The LePage administration has appealed a lower court's order to start the process. But consumer advocacy …

Two more health plans get medicaid contracts

TALLAHASSEE — Two health plans that would have been locked out of Florida’s Medicaid market for the next five years were awarded state contracts after they threatened legal action. Prestige Health Choice and Molina Healthcare will each be awarded …

House GOP 2019 budget calls for deep Medicare, Medicaid spending cuts

House Republicans offered a budget proposal on Tuesday that would cut mandatory spending by $5.4 billion over a decade, including $537 billion in cuts to Medicare and $1.5 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and other health programs. On Medicare, the budget …

June 19, 2018: Ranked Choice, Medicaid Expansion, County Jails

Medicaid open enrollment began June 15

Tuesday Jun 19, 2018 at 12:13 PM Enrollment changes made during this time will go into effect on September 1. Open enrollment for Healthy Louisiana begins June 15, 2018, and runs through July 31, 2018. During this time, people enrolled in Medicaid’s …

Adults On Medicaid May Soon Get Dental Care

Illinois’ Medicaid program is growing again. The new state budget includes an expansion that will provide about a half-million people in the state with dental care. The budget earmarks 12-million-dollars for preventative care for low income adults. …

Advocates say administration flouts Medicaid expansion law

AUGUSTA, Maine — An advocacy group is again accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration of flouting the law in the latest legal battle over voter-approved Medicaid expansion in Maine. Maine Equal Justice Partners argued Tuesday that the Maine …

Dental checkups, cleanings will be covered for Illinois' Medicaid program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. • Illinois' Medicaid program will soon provide preventative dental care for almost half a million low-income residents. The expansion of dental coverage is estimated to cost the state an additional $8 million to $12 million annually, …

Why is Governor & Democrats Protecting Medicaid Fraud ?

Louisiana now covers one-third of the state (approximately 1.6 million people) under its $8 billion Medicaid program, and has seen its share of the cost increase from $1.7 billion in 2008 to $3.3 billion today. More alarming, new federal projections …

Dentist sentenced for submitting fraudulent Medicaid bills

A Nebraska dentist has been sentenced to 10 months for submitting fraudulent bills to Nebraska and Iowa Medicaid programs. Authorities say 59-year-old Gregory Garro, of Omaha, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Omaha. He was ordered to pay …

Illinois Medicaid to expand preventative dental care

× Illinois Medicaid to expand preventative dental care SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois’ Medicaid program will soon provide preventative dental care for almost half a million low-income residents. Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed the addition into law as …

Containing expenses: State spent more than $1 billion on Medicaid than necessary

A report recently issued by the state comptroller’s office demonstrates how poorly the state government prioritizes its finances. According to the June 13 audit, the state Department of Health spent $1.28 billion on unnecessary Medicaid managed care …

Bill Would I-D Michigan Companies with Most Employees on Medicaid

An estimated 60 percent of working-age Medicaid enrollees are employed, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. (Goir/iStockphoto) June 19, 2018 LANSING, Mich. – The old saying goes that sunlight is the best disinfectant - and a new …

Maine Keeps Battling Over Medicaid Expansion

Despite two state court rulings that Maine must begin to execute its voter-approved Medicaid expansion, Republican Gov. Paul LePage isn’t giving in. Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy first ordered on June 4 the governor’s administration to jump-start …

Report – Medicaid Expansion Saving Millions – Helping Thousands

According to the Montana Healthcare Foundation, Medicaid expansion has saved millions of dollars in the state’s budget, as well as helped tens of thousands of people receive preventive healthcare services. Foundation CEO Aaron Wernham said the newly …

Most Texans Want To Expand Medicaid, According To New Health Care Survey

Texans think the Legislature should expand Medicaid to more low-income people and make health care more affordable, according to a survey released today from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Episcopal Health Foundation. Researchers surveyed 1,367 …

LePage Administration Will Fight Judge's Order To Go Forward With Medicaid Expansion

The LePage administration said Monday that it will fight a state judge's order directing the Governor to file paperwork to expand Medicaid services, despite the fact that Medicaid expansion was approved by Maine voters last year. According to the …

Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys prevails against U.S. Department of Homeland Security in disputed asylum claim

Immigration client had committed minor offenses in the past; attorney Cuprys successfully argued that such minor offenses do not disqualify client from asylum Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨ …

LGBTQ Denver PrideFest Gets FICO Lord Poobah and United States Child ID Guardian Howe High as Kite

United States Credit Czar celebrates the best of humanity with hundreds of thousands at Denver Gay Pride 2018 DENVER, COLORADO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SubscriberWise, the nation’s largest issuing consumer …

Cuomo Denies Disabled Basic Protections & Equal Access to 911 Medical & Police Services

Emergency Legislation Must be Passed Now to Ensure Equal Rights & Protect 1,000,000 New Yorkers with Disabilities ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Andrew Cuomo has failed to protect and ensure …

American Fidelity Makes IDG Computerworld's Best Places to Work in IT

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Fidelity, based in Oklahoma City, once again made Computerworld’s list of Best Places to Work in IT. Landing at No. 18 among mid-sized companies, this is AF’s 15th …

Telemedicine Technologies Market 2018 : Industry Size, Share And Stakeholder Analysis Forecast To 2025

Telemedicine Technologies -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Telemedicine Technologies Industry Description Wiseguyreports. …

MHRMI Condemns the West's Portrayal of Potential Macedonia Name Change as a "Victory"

Not only is Western coverage of Macedonia factually incorrect, it is blatantly racist, anti-Macedonian and anti-human rights. TORONTO, CANADA, June 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not only is Western coverage factually incorrect, it is blatantly …

Best-Selling Author Karen Lucchesi Praises President Trump’s Clemency of Alice Marie Johnson

"Kudos to Kim Kardashian West for getting involved!” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karen Lucchesi, Best-Selling author of "Innocent Woman, The Karen Lucchesi Story," praises President Trump’s …

MHRMI Hires Doughty Street Chambers to Investigate Legal Action Against Those Attempting to Change Macedonia's Name

Even the negotiation of Macedonia's name is a violation of all international human rights conventions. A name change would destroy the Macedonian ethnicity. TORONTO, CANADA, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Macedonian Human Rights …

Drilling Jars Market 2018 Global Survey and Trend Research 2023

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Financial Reporting Software Market 2018 Global Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast To 2023

Financial Reporting Software -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial Reporting Software Industry Description …

NY Attorney General Underwood attempting to protect Cuomo & sexual assault cover-ups

Almost all sexual assault cases within Cuomo’s agency that receives reports disappear and are never reported to local police and County DA’s ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan Carey Foundation …

Global Insulin Drug and Delivery Technologies Market 2018 Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

Insulin Drug and Delivery Technologies Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary WiseGuyReports.com adds “Insulin …

U.S. Army, U.S. European Command and NATO Countries to Speak at Air Missile Defence Technology Conference

Top experts from U.S. Army, U.S. European Command and NATO Countries to speak and present at Air Missile Defence Technology conference, this October in Prague. LONDON, WATERLOO, UNITED KINGDOM, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-ranking …

Global Over-the-Counter Drugs Market 2018 Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

Over-the-Counter Drugs Market 2018 Global Analysis, Growth, Trends and Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary WiseGuyReports.com adds “Over-the-Counter Drugs …

Global Hydrographic Acquisition Software Market 2018 Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2023

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Karen Lucchesi Celebrates Birthday & Best-Selling Book By Launching Charitable Fundraiser for “Innocence Texas”

Author Karen Lucchesi Launches Charitable Fundraiser LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of her June 2nd birthday, Karen Lucchesi, best-selling author of "Innocent Woman, The Karen Lucchesi …

MHRMI Condemns Traitor Zaev's Attempts at Changing Macedonia's Name to "Northern Macedonia"

What problem does Traitor Zaev believe he is accomplishing by adding a geographical qualifier in front of the Republic of Macedonia's name? TORONTO, CANADA, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What problem does Traitor Zaev believe he is …

Everett Wilkinson: Second Amendment Foes Spinning Story of Concealed-Carry Application Failure

Everett Wilkinson, Chair of the National Liberty Federation, releases statement on the PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everett Wilkinson, chair of the National Liberty Federation, responded to …

DannLaw launches “Scoundrels and Scams" database to ensure public access to CFPB consumer complaint reports

Leading consumer law firm DannLaw is countering Mick Mulvaney's threat to hide CFPB consumer complaint database from the public, media, and academics. CLEVELAND, OHIO, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 25, Mick …

Trump and Kim Jong Un have been secretly recording an album and rehearsing for live shows with Vladimir Putin

Trump, Kim Jong-Un and Putin have secretly recorded an album and will appear at the Edinburgh Fringe in August as Beldon Haigh and the Mother Of All Bands EDINBURGH, LOTHIAN REGION, SCOTLAND, June 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trump, Kim …