Impending Medicaid Eligibility Changes to Impact Hospitals, Insurers, and States.

States are resuming eligibility reviews for Medicaid coverage, which could result in millions of people losing their coverage. Hospitals are concerned about covering the costs of uninsured patients, while insurers may lose money managing state Medicaid programs. Industry groups are working with federal regulators, patient advocacy groups, and state Medicaid offices to inform beneficiaries about steps they can take to avoid losing coverage or secure other types of health insurance.