The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

Becerra and SEIU Target Valadao's Medicaid Vote as CA-22 Becomes the Fall's Hottest Race

Becerra, SEIU unions, and AOC are flooding Bakersfield in CA-22's final stretch in a race that could reshape House control.

Latin Times · 1h ago

In Medicaid-Dependent Central Valley, Cuts Pose Political Risk for Six-Term Congressman

Rep. David Valadao voted to slash Medicaid, giving Democratic challenger Randy Villegas an opening as voters focus on affordability and health care access.

Capital & Main · 2h ago

Elevance Earns $1.4 Billion Quarterly Profit as Membership Falls by 487,000 and Insurer Calls 2026 the Medicaid Trough

Elevance posted a $1.4 billion Q3 profit as membership fell by 487,000. Here is what its Medicaid outlook means for low-income patients and families.

Medical Daily · 7h ago

Senators Urge CMS to Set Error Penalties and Publish Performance Data for Deloitte and Other Medicaid Contractors

Senators want CMS to penalize Medicaid contractors for wrongful coverage losses. See their eight recommendations and how to protect coverage before 2027.

Medical Daily · Oct 22

Washington Estimates 250,000 Apple Health Medicaid Enrollees Could Lose Coverage When Federal Work Rules Begin in January

Washington estimates 250,000 Medicaid enrollees could lose coverage under federal work rules starting in January. Who is exempt, and how to prepare.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Danville Company Agrees to Pay $1.8 Million Over Alleged Medicaid Billing for Mental Health Services by Uncredentialed Provider

A Danville company will pay $1.8 million to settle claims it billed Virginia Medicaid for mental health services by an uncredentialed provider.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

About 300,000 Virginians Could Lose Medicaid Next Year as New Coalition Plans Texts, Mail and Free Clinic Help

Up to 300,000 Virginians could lose Medicaid under 2027 work rules. A new coalition will use texts, mail, and clinics to help people stay covered.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

New York City Deploys Community Health Workers Speaking 13 Languages to Help Medicaid Enrollees Meet New Work Rules

NYC launched a $3 million outreach team speaking 13 languages to help Medicaid enrollees keep coverage before federal work rules begin in 2027.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Stricter Work Rules Could Cost Up to 29,000 New Hampshire Adults Their Medicaid Coverage by 2028

A new analysis projects 23,000 to 29,000 New Hampshire adults could lose Medicaid by 2028 under stricter work rules that start in January.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Higher-Dose Opioids for New Back Pain Linked to 147% Higher Opioid Use Disorder Risk in Medicaid Adults

A Medicaid study of 399,500 adults links higher-dose opioids for new back pain to a 147% higher risk of opioid use disorder or overdose.

Medical Daily · Oct 20