Medicaid News Monitoring

Medicaid, SNAP enrollments increase after COVID-19 outbreak in Pa.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The number of Pennsylvanians enrolled in safety-net programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, designed for those struggling to afford food or healthcare, has increased between Feb. 2020 and Jan. …

State approves Medicaid for Marshallese residents

The Legislative Council's Executive Subcommittee this week signed off on an emergency rule for the state Department of Human Services to make adults in the Marshallese population eligible for Medicaid coverage. The emergency rule will become effective …

West Virginia hospital reaches Medicaid fraud settlement

CHARLESTON, WV (AP) — A West Virginia hospital has agreed to pay $320,000 to settle allegations that it made improper billings. A settlement on Wednesday said Grant Hospital in Petersburg filed Medicaid, Medicare and other claims from September 2014 to …

Could Indiana’s ‘conservative’ version of Medicaid expansion work for Mississippi?

Two years before Mike Pence kicked off his term as vice president with a pledge to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the former Indiana governor announced an agreement with the Obama administration to bring the national health law’s benefits — and billions …

MOAK AND HOLLAND- Mississippi still missing out on Medicaid expansion - djournal.com

The federal government sent to the individual states in 2014 a program to assist with healthcare. It was designed to help local hospitals cover cost they incurred when patients with no insurance showed up to use emergency rooms as outpatient doctor visits …

Medicaid employment requirements: A recipe for failure in Tennessee | Opinion

Rohin Gawdi is a third-year medical student in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a professional interest in science policy and surgical oncology. Rob Ledbetter, a Columbia, Tennessee native, is a third-year medical student in Winston-Salem, North Carolina …

Nevada Medicaid enrolls record 810,000 residents

Nevada Medicaid, the state- and federally funded health insurance program, has hit record enrollment, with one out of every four Nevadans currently being served by the program. Nevada Medicaid, the state- and federally funded health insurance program, has …

House, Senate GOP: Joe Biden's HHS Nominee Wants Taxpayer-Funded Medicaid for Illegal Aliens

A group of House and Senate Republicans is asking President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) to be Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, citing his support for taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits …

Data undercuts fears around sixth Kentucky Medicaid company as overall enrollment numbers surge

Opinion | Medicaid expansion is the lifeline Alabama needs now

February is American Heart Month. During this month, we raise awareness of our nation’s number one killer – heart disease. Part of that awareness is urging our citizens to visit their primary care doctor and learn about risk factors and how to get them …

Alabama’s recovery needs expanded Medicaid, unemployment insurance: report

To help Alabama workers recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state should prioritize Medicaid expansion, guaranteed paid sick leave, increased food and housing assistance and improvements to the state’s unemployment insurance system, according to a …

With $50M, Circulo will tackle Medicaid insurance using Olive's AI tech

Circulo Health, a Columbus, Ohio-based insurtech startup targeting the Medicaid population, has announced itself with the backing of $50 million from Drive Capital, General Catalyst, Oack HC/FT and SVB Capital. WHAT IT DOES Circulo is still very much …

COVID pandemic shows Alabama should expand Medicaid, study says

A new report from an Alabama public policy organization says the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed barriers to opportunity for the state’s workers, and recommends ways to reverse the damage. Alabama Arise on Monday put out a report, “The State of Working …

Rutledge plays politics in Medicaid work rule case

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is projecting again. She accuses President Biden of playing politics by asking cancellation of oral arguments in Arkansas’s U.S. Supreme Court appeal of two lower court rulings holding the state’s “work rule” for Medicaid …

Biden asks high court to drop 2 Trump-era Medicaid cases

Feb. 22, 2021Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 3:52 p.m. FILE - This Nov. 4, 2020 file photo shows the Supreme Court in Washington.J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court not to hear arguments in two cases on …

DOJ asks Supreme Court to cancel argument in case on Trump's Medicaid work requirements

A U.S. ambassador is providing a snapshot into the mounting mental health crisis faced by U.S. diplomats serving in hardship posts overseas during the Covid-19 pandemic as the State Department struggles to inoculate a workforce of tens of thousands …

Amazon offers Prime discounts for EBT and Medicaid cardholders

Posted: Feb 19, 2021 / 09:56 PM EST / Updated: Feb 19, 2021 / 09:56 PM EST Photo taken in Berlin, Germany BATON ROUGE, La. (BR Proud) — Low-income individuals and families can save $7 on monthly memberships to Amazon’s two-day shipping service. …

JFC co-chairs: Republicans will nix Evers’ budget proposals on marijuana, Medicaid expansion, minimum wage

The Joint Finance Committee co-chairs told a WisPolitics.com luncheon about a number of items in Evers’ budget that they oppose: raising the minimum wage, accepting additional federal money to expand Medicaid and legalizing recreational marijuana. Sen. …

Meet Biden’s pick to run Medicare and Medicaid

With David Lim, Sarah Owermohle and Brianna Ehley Editor’s Note: POLITICO Pulse is a free version of POLITICO Pro Health Care's morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 6 a.m. The POLITICO Pro platform combines the news …

USTRHT MOVEMENT SUPPORTS LEGISLATION CREATING A NATIONAL TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION

Rep. Lee , Sen. Booker reintroduced legislation creating national TRHT Commission to jettison racism and build racial equity in communities across the country. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the …

Clark County Commission to Vote on Resolution to Condemn Wildlife Killing Contests

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark County Commission will vote on a resolution to condemn Wildlife Killing Contests in Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Life and Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …

As US Secretary of State Blinken Call for Action on Sri Lanka - He was Asked to Help Refer to Int’l Criminal Court -ICC

"A Civil Society Group from Sri Lanka have sent a letter to Secretary Blinken, urging him to help refer Sri Lanka to the International Criminal Court (ICC)" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary …

Oregon Bill to End Mink Farming, Compensate State’s Few Remaining Producers

Oregon state Sen. Floyd Prozanski introduced a bill this session to phase out mink farming in the state by the end of the year. SALEM, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SALEM, Ore.— Oregon state Sen. Floyd Prozanski …

FLORIDA WETLAND MITIGATION POLICY CHANGES

Two major Florida Mitigation Policy Changes for the Wetland Mitigation Banking Industry WINTER SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two major Mitigation Policy Changes occurred in 2020 for the Wetland Mitigation …

Opioid overdoses continued to soar in 2020 demanding more attention from all citizens to help save lives

The Foundation for a Drug-Free World, with other drug education organizations, is calling on the community to reach out and help fight rising drug fatalities WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Anacomp and Exonar Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Intelligent Data Discovery Services in U.S.

CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anacomp, Inc. (OTCBB: ANMP), a leading provider of technology-based records and data governance solutions and Exonar Limited announced a formal partnership agreement to deliver …

Iran: MEK supporters, Resistance Units write graffiti and post banners

"The clerical regime can and must be overthrown." PARIS, FRANCE, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the week of February 14 to 22, 2021, supporters of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK/PMOI) and Resistance Units wrote slogans …

General strike in Saravan, clashes between the people, Revolutionary Guards continue; IRGC base captured

More than 40 protesters killed, over 100 wounded; death toll on the rise PARIS, FRANCE, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following clashes between the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and the people of Saravan in recent days, which left at …

New Trending Social Networking Site (YoReSpot)

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hello my name is Brandon and I am the founder and creator of the Social Media site “YoReSpot” What is YoReSpot? YoReSpot is freedom! It is an option to social media …

Authorities fear COVID-19 is making opioid abuse worse

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opioid abuse epidemic in the United States was already urgent when the COVID-19 pandemic began, but health authorities fear the virus has made the opioid …

New Book Deep State Agenda Provides A Devastating Exposé Of Current Events Unfolding

When you finish reading this book, the pieces of the puzzle will fall into place and you will see the bitter truth of a pre-planned false flags. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deep State Agenda provides a …

JOE LISUZZO SEEN AS FAVORITE IN DISTRICT 30 CA STATE SENATE RACE

Many District 30 Residents Opting for New Leadership Rather than Keeping with the Status Quo LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Long time business owner and political newcomer, Joe …

Intentional Talk Radio Virtual Town Hall Discusses the State of African American Community in the era of Biden - Harris

The live virtual Town Hall features prominent speakers who will talk about creating sustainable changes for the African American community on February 27, 2021. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

“One Minutes” (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 5 – Equality Act (Rep. Cicilline – Judiciary)  The Rule provides for 90 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Judiciary. Begin …

Mental Health Watchdog Hosts Baker Act Continuing Education Course in Campaign to Protect Citizens from Abuse

The virtual course identifies the basic human rights impacted by the Baker Act, areas of abuse and the unintended consequences. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost 25 years ago the Florida Supreme …

Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Formed To End Racial Disparities in Rare Disease Diagnosis, Research and Treatment

White House COVID Health Equity Task Force Chair Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Alonzo Mourning and Rep. G. K. Butterfield Join on February 23rd for RDDC Launch WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Black …

Greenlining Releases New Report Examining Biased Algorithms that Invisibly Limit Opportunities for Marginalized Groups

Human-designed algorithms and artificial intelligence can create redlines and roadblocks to getting a job, receiving healthcare, and investing in neighborhoods OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, USA, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, The …

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