A new coalition fronted by insurer group AHIP is pushing to avoid lapses in coverage for people who may be dropped from the Medicaid program once states restart redeterminations. As states begin the process of redetermining which people are still eligible for the program, an Urban Institute report found that roughly 18 million people could lose access to Medicaid coverage.
In a fiery State of the Union speech punctuated by heckling from some Republicans, president Joe Biden last night outlined what he plans to do to "finish the job" his administration started. Biden, 80, has yet to announce whether he'll seek reelection in 2024. Biden touted the strides his administration has made in healthcare, such as capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35
Disruptions in Medicaid coverage, and losing coverage altogether despite remaining eligible, are common occurrences for individuals enrolled in Medicaid. These disruptions.
The bill drew mixed reactions from healthcare industry associations ranging from the criticism of Medicare cuts to supporting expanded coverage for low-income families.