Critics of adding work requirements and other limits on Medicaid say it could harm vulnerable people, including those with jobs.
Arizona may soon begin covering traditional Indigenous healing services such as sweat lodges through its Medicaid program.
Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud.
Arizona’s Medicaid program could soon require some adults to report at least 80 hours per month of work or community engagement in order to be eligible for health coverage. The agency is seeking public feedback on the plan.
Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud.
Also includes coverage from Medical Assistance, government-assistance for low-income or disability and those with dual coverage; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios Major changes at both the state and federal levels may be coming to Medicaid,
GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.
Ariz., signed a letter that includes a warning about potential harms from proposed Republican Medicaid spending cuts.
Some Senate Republicans have begun pushing back against major cuts to Medicaid. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, where more than 21 percent of the population is enrolled in Medicaid, told HuffPost he doesn’t support massive cuts to the program that House Republican leaders are weighing.
Critics of adding work requirements and other limits on Medicaid say it could harm vulnerable people, including those with jobs.
Arizona may soon begin covering traditional Indigenous healing services such as sweat lodges through its Medicaid program.
If Congress cuts Medicaid, vulnerable patients will lose health care. Which means some will die. We need to know how many.