Why millions may be kicked off Medicaid in 2023 and what to do if you lose coverage
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year. Roughly 84 million people are covered by the government-sponsored program, which has grown by 20 million people since January 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But as…#medicaid #arizona #arkansas #florida #idaho #iowa #newhampshire #ohio #oklahoma #westvirginia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - February 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
CMS: Medicaid Program; Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Rule
Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)-related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. This proposed rule will provide more clarity on how the hospital-specific payment limit, the change that took effect on October 1, 2021, will be calculated. This proposed rule will enhance administrative efficiency by making technical changes and clarifications to the DSH program. Comments are due by April 25, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Disparities in Maternal Mortality? 'We Know Exactly What to Do,' Says Lawmaker
(MedPage Today) -- The head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and co-chair of the House's Black Maternal Health Caucus shared strategies for addressing disparities in maternal health during a panel discussion at HHS's Black... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 24, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Humana to exit employer business lines as they ’re no longer a strategic fit
Humana Inc. said Thursday it has decided to exit the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business, which includes fully insured, self-funded and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans and rewards programs. The move comes after a strategic review found that the business was no longer…#humanainc #medicareadvantage #groupmedicare #medicaresupplement #medicaid #specialty #dental #visionlife #centerwell #oakstreet (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Congressman Tim Burchett says he won ’t lift the debt ceiling
Burchett’s resistance to raising the debt ceiling at all would further complicate the delicate math for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The California Republican can spare only four defections from his ranks as he tries assembling a bill capable of drawing 218 votes from Republicans hailing from…#kevinmccarthy #republicans #democrats #conservatives #treasury #socialsecurity #brianriedl #hillrepublicans #medicare #medicaid (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Humana to exit employer insurance, focus on government programs
Louisville-based Humana Inc., one of the nation’s largest health insurers, will leave the commercial insurance business over the next two years, meaning the company will no longer cover people through employer-sponsored plans, the company said Thursday. Commercial coverage accounts for a small…#louisville #humanainc #humana #medicareadvantage #brucebroussard #marktaylor #medicare #medicaid #centerwell #deutschebank (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Insurer Humana lays out employer-sponsored coverage exit
The health insurer Humana will stop providing employer-sponsored commercial coverage as it focuses on bigger parts of its business, like Medicare Advantage. The insurer said Thursday it will leave the business over the next 18 to 24 months. It includes medical coverage provided through private…#humana #medicareadvantage #employer #medicare #medicaid #brucebroussard #unitedhealthcare #humanainc #louisville #kentucky (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Humana Will Phase Out Employer Group Business To Focus On Medicare And Medicaid Health Plans
Humana will exit its employer group commercial health insurance business to focus on Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and other government-backed business. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Business /business Retail /retail Decision Maker Content decisionmaker pharma Source Type: news
Krugman: Why Social Security and Medicare are sustainable, long term
The GOP response to President Joe Biden’s truthful statement that some Republicans want to sunset Medicare and Social Security has been highly gratifying. In other words, the party has reacted with sheer panic — plus a startling lack of message discipline, with both Mike Pence and Nikki Haley…#joebidens #republicans #medicare #socialsecurity #mikepence #nikkihaley #medicaid #cbo #affordablecareact #paulkrugman (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Public Inspection: CMS: Medicaid Program: Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Rule
Pre-publication notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH)-related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. This proposed rule will provide more clarity on how the hospital-specific payment limit, the change that took effect on October 1, 2021, will be calculated. This proposed rule will enhance administrative efficiency by making technical changes and clarifications to the DSH program. Comment are due within 60 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for February 24, 2023. (Source: Federal Reg...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 23, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
U.S. to Allow Medicaid to Pay for Drug Treatment in Prisons
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023 -- Soon, the federal government will allow states to use Medicaid funds to treat prisoners for drug addiction and mental health services.
In an announcement made during a visit to the Camden County Jail in New Jersey on... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
US to Allow Medicaid to Pay for Drug Treatment in Prisons
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22, 2023– Soon, the federal government will allow states to use Medicaid funds to treat prisoners for drug addiction and mental health services.
In an announcement made during a visit to the Camden County Jail in New Jersey... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
CMS: Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties; Extension of Timeline for Publication of Final Rule
Notice from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services announcing the timeline extension for the publication of a final rule for the "Medicare Program; Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties." The timeline for publication of a rule to finalize theFebruary 18, 2020, proposed rule has been extended to February 18, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 22, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
States Handling Lots of Moving Parts as COVID Emergency Ends
Describes changes that are scheduled to occur in policies related to COVID-19 testing and treatment, emergency use authorization for medical countermeasures, liability immunity, Medicaid eligibility and disaster relief, nursing homes, SNAP benefits, student loan repayment, telehealth, and more. (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - February 22, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
