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Medicaid work requirements could cut coverage for 5.2M

Healthcare Dive

A new report found that millions could lose access to care, even though most Medicaid beneficiaries are working or should be eligible for exemptions from work requirements.

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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in 2026: report

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Reducing spending on Medicaid and the food assistance program could batter state economies and lead to job cuts — including 477,000 roles in in the healthcare sector alone, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

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RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing

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incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Kennedy Jr.

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Federal Medicaid cuts could shift $44.3B in costs to expansion states

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The 41 states that expanded Medicaid could be asked to spend 25% more to cover care costs if planned cuts are approved by Congress. Some states may cut the expansion program instead.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers. Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Make sure your screening procedures cover all your bases.

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Centene looks beyond Medicaid redeterminations

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The nation's largest Medicaid insurer expects to return to normal operations this year, though redeterminations continue to dog Centene through a mismatch between rates and acuity.

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Centene beats investor expectations despite Medicaid headwinds

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Like other payers, Centene flagged a mismatch between patient acuity and payment rates in Medicaid. But the insurer said a diversified portfolio helped it navigate challenges in the third quarter.

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