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health-policy2 hours ago•3 min saved

Medicaid's new work rules start, risking coverage for millions

States are rolling out new Medicaid work reporting rules requiring enrollees to document at least 80 hours per month of work, school, or volunteering or qualify for exemptions. Nebraska has begun enforcing these rules, with some enrollees already facing coverage losses; nationwide, up to 7 million could lose coverage by 2028. Critics say exemptions are too narrow and clinicians will bear more burden evaluating medical exemptions, while CMS says it will consider public comments in ongoing rulemaking amid lawsuits and budget pressures.

via Axios|

#cms-rulemaking #coverage-loss #exemptions

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Nebraska's Medicaid work rules threaten coverage for thousands

Nebraska began implementing Medicaid work requirements, the first state to do so ahead of the federal deadline, potentially stripping coverage from about 25,000 expansion enrollees and affecting up to 72,000 Nebraskans. Enrollees must show 80 hours of work, volunteering, schooling, or apprenticeship each month, or qualify for exemptions such as pregnancy, parenting, disability, or medically frail conditions. New applicants must provide proof now; existing enrollees have until at least July. Reviews will occur every six months (up from annual), and advocates warn the process could disrupt care and leave many without coverage due to bureaucratic hurdles.

via NBC News|

#coverage-loss #health #health-policy

health10 months ago•6 min saved

Major insurers reduce Medicare Advantage plans amid rising premiums and access concerns in 2026

Nearly all Medicare Advantage plans in Vermont will be discontinued in 2026, leaving thousands of seniors with limited options and potential financial challenges, as major providers like UnitedHealthcare and Vermont Blue Advantage withdraw from the market due to profitability issues and regulatory challenges.

via VTDigger|

#cms #coverage-loss #health

healthcare3 years ago•3 min saved

"Massive Drop in Medicaid Enrollment as Pandemic Protections Expire"

Texas Medicaid has dropped over 500,000 enrollees in just one month as states across the U.S. are winnowing their rolls due to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic-related renewal process. At least 3.7 million people have lost Medicaid coverage, with 74% losing it for paperwork reasons. The wide variation in enrollment decline among states remains unexplained, but some factors include people no longer qualifying for Medicaid due to new jobs or higher income. Communication hurdles and translation issues have also contributed to wrongful removal from Medicaid. It is estimated that up to 24 million people will lose Medicaid coverage over the next year.

via NPR|

#coverage-loss #covid-19-pandemic #enrollment