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Enhancing the Medicaid to Marketplace Transition Process at the State LevelStates managing their health insurance marketplaces have the opportunity to streamline the transition from Medicaid to marketplace plans for those... Continue Reading
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Medicaid Expansion Fights Structural Racism in Health CoverageThis study investigates the intersection of Medicaid expansion and historical redlining practices, illuminating the impact of structural racism on health... Continue Reading
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Unwinding Medicaid Coverage Protections in a Post-Pandemic LandscapeAs of April 1, 2023, states are discontinuing Medicaid coverage for ineligible individuals or those facing procedural obstacles during redetermination.... Continue Reading
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Navigating Medicaid Changes Amidst Disenrollment ChallengesIn the aftermath of pandemic protections expiring in April, nearly 4 million Americans have been removed from Medicaid, a number... Continue Reading
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Shifting Landscape of Underinsured Replacing Uninsured in HealthcareThe recent U.S. Census Bureau report indicated a drop in the uninsured rate due to increased employer-sponsored health coverage, but... Continue Reading
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Race’s Role in Support for Safety-Net Program PoliciesA national survey in 2022-2023 examined public attitudes towards administrative burdens in U.S. safety-net programs. While racial identity and explicit... Continue Reading
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Concerns Arise for Rural Americans as Medicaid Unwinding ProgressesAs Medicaid unwinding progresses, rural Americans face significant challenges. Limited access to navigators and procedural disenrollments threaten their healthcare coverage.... Continue Reading
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Texas Medicaid Losses Surge After Pandemic-Era Policy EndsAfter the expiration of a pandemic-era policy that prevented states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has removed over half... Continue Reading
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Medicare Advantage Narrow Psychiatrist Networks and Mental Health AccessMedicare Advantage’s psychiatrist networks are notably narrower, covering fewer providers in their service areas, compared to Medicaid and ACA plans.... Continue Reading
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Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown on Health ProgramsA potential government shutdown could affect various federal health programs. While mandatory spending programs like Medicare would continue, discretionary programs... Continue Reading
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