Medicaid Coverage in Jeopardy as States Kick Residents Off
TL;DR
Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, and South Dakota are among the first states to terminate Medicaid coverage for those deemed ineligible since the pandemic-era protection ended on April 1. Advocates worry that speed will result in eligible residents being incorrectly terminated, and it could hamper shifting those who no longer qualify to other types of coverage. Around 15 million people could be dropped from Medicaid, according to various estimates, though several million folks could find coverage elsewhere.
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- Arizona among 5 states kicking residents off Medicaid starting in April ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
- Millions on Medicaid May Soon Lose Coverage as Pandemic Protections Expire The New York Times
- Pa. faces a shortage of benefits workers as health coverage for thousands is on the line TribLIVE
- States begin kicking people off Medicaid The Hill
- Charlottesville evaluating info as Medicaid coverage changes NBC 29
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