Mental health care for new moms is critical. And hard to access in Alabama.
This story first appeared in the Alabama Reflector. Last fall, Patricia called her counselor in a panic. A 29-year-old North Alabama mom, she was about to lose her Medicaid coverage, which was set to ...
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LiveWell Partners CEO: Being ‘Payer Flexible’ is Key to Success as Home Health Evolves
While Medicare remains the dominant payer across home health, many providers are working to become “payer flexible.” LiveWell Partners is one such ...
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Where Medicaid covers the most children, adults by state
Providers have expressed concerns that potential cuts to the program could lead to an increase in uncompensated care.
RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them if confirmed. We ...
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Many new moms in Texas don’t know they qualify for a year of Medicaid, doctors say
When Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 12 into law in May 2023, Texas became the 41st state to extend postpartum Medicaid to 12 months. It was a victory years in the making, after several sessions of ...
What we can VERIFY about whether the federal funding freeze affects Medicaid
The White House confirmed the website for Medicaid payments was down a day after announcing a pause on federal grants and ...
The Texas Tribune4d
“Wrap around the family”: Doulas, community health workers push Texas to cover more services for pregnant women
Legislators allowed doulas and community health workers to bill Medicaid last session. They’re hoping it’s just the beginning ...
States say Medicaid access cut, White House says program exempt from funding freeze
At least three U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday healthcare providers were blocked from the Medicaid payment portal after the Trump administration announced a federal funding pause, even as the White ...
Medicaid insurers slip as Trump administration pauses assistance program payouts
In a memo dated January 27 from Matthew Vaeth, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget, sent to the heads of the federal government’s ...
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TONI SAYS: Always verify your medical providers accept Medicare
I recently enrolled in Medicare and will have to pay the complete bill upfront and be reimbursed by Medicare. His office is a ...
Medicare and Medicaid To Change Under Republican Proposals: What To Know
Republican lawmakers have proposed a raft of cost-cutting measures that could limit access to Medicaid and Medicare. Funding ...
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Joel Mekler | Medicare Moments: Is a Medicare Advantage right for you?
Ask any Medicare beneficiaries how they feel about Medicare Advantage plans. Tthey will respond that they either love or hate ...