The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

How much of the federal budget is mandatory spending?

In fiscal year 2023, around 60% of federal spending was mandatory spending.

USAFacts · Jul 18, 2024

Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement

A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia’s year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the country that has a work requirement for recipients of the publicly funded health coverage for low-income people

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

North Carolina Medicaid Expansion Exceeds 500,000 Enrollees

North Carolina's successful Medicaid expansion program has enrolled over 500,000 residents with bipartisan support, improving access to healthcare services.

Top News · Jul 12, 2024

The Supreme Court just ended ‘Chevron.’ What does that mean and how far will its impact reach?

Federal agencies such as the IRS, FDA and EPA will have to turn to Congress and courts for guidance under the new ruling

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

Cook Children’s sues Texas over potential Medicaid contract loss

For years, Cook’s Children, two other children’s hospitals have administered Medicaid health coverage plans. Canceling their contracts would put jobs and coverage at risk, they say.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2024

How Is Centene's Stock Performance Compared to Other Healthcare Stocks?

Centene has underperformed other healthcare stocks over the past three months, but analysts are optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Jun 27, 2024

Medicaid management system in Texas and other states is plagued by errors

Deloitte-run systems have generated incorrect notices to Medicaid beneficiaries, sent paperwork to the wrong addresses, and been frozen for hours at a time, a KFF Health News investigation has found.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2024

For CMS administrator, a focus on maternal health - Roll Call

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said she’s focusing on policies aimed at improving maternal health, be it pre- or postpartum.

Roll Call · Jun 26, 2024

Medicaid spending on migrants in Florida plummets after DeSantis' crackdown on illegal immigration

DeSantis signed a law in 2023 directing hospitals that accept Medicaid to ask patients about their immigration status

Latin Times · Jun 24, 2024

A Tennessee mom lost Medicaid after the state launched a Deloitte-run system that managed eligibility. Then her life turned upside down

53 million Medicaid patients rely on Deloitte software—but the technology has generated notices with errors, sent paperwork to the wrong addresses, and been frozen for hours at a time, according to state audits, court documents, and interviews.

Fortune · Jun 24, 2024