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Florida rejects Medicaid expansion, leaves 1 million uninsured
It seemed like a watershed moment for the Affordable Care Act when Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R), a staunch Obamacare opponent, embraced the Medicaid expansion in February. “While the federal government is committed to paying 100 percent of the costs, … Continue reading
Florida rejects Medicaid expansion, leaves 1 million uninsured
It seemed like a watershed moment for the Affordable Care Act when Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R), a staunch Obamacare opponent, embraced the Medicaid expansion in February. “While the federal government is committed to paying 100 percent of the costs, … Continue reading
Florida rejects Medicaid expansion, leaves 1 million uninsured
It seemed like a watershed moment for the Affordable Care Act when Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R), a staunch Obamacare opponent, embraced the Medicaid expansion in February. “While the federal government is committed to paying 100 percent of the costs, … Continue reading
The White House wants to reverse $500 million in Medicaid cuts
The White House wants to reverse $ 500 million in cuts to the Medicaid program meant to start in 2014, aiming to ensure that states have adequate funds to assist those that remain uninsured under the Affordable Care Act. Read … Continue reading
Texas governor reiterates Medicaid expansion opposition
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Governor Rick Perry on Monday firmly reiterated that the state will not expand its Medicaid program, saying it is a broken system that needs to be reformed by allowing states more flexibility.
There’s no precedent for feds dialing back Medicaid dollars
In a comment on my post Tuesday morning, one reader asks the question on a lot of governors’ minds right now. What guarantees do states have that once the federal government lures them into the Medicaid expansion, the funding won’t … Continue reading
There’s no precedent for feds dialing back Medicaid dollars
In a comment on my post Tuesday morning, one reader asks the question on a lot of governors’ minds right now. What guarantees do states have that once the federal government lures them into the Medicaid expansion, the funding won’t … Continue reading
Some Republican governors find Medicaid part of health-care law attractive
Several Republican governors have embraced a key pillar of President Obama’s health-care law and agreed to a major expansion of Medicaid, representing a significant retreat from their party’s earlier, widespread opposition. Read full article >>
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California may cut state Medicaid reimbursement rates: court
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – California may reduce reimbursement rates for medical service providers in its state Medicaid program, a federal appeals court panel ruled on Thursday in a move that could improve the state’s finances.