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January 22, 2019 Hospitals / Medicaid

Rural Hospitals in Greater Jeopardy in Non-Medicaid Expansion States

Nearly a hundred rural hospitals in the United States have closed since 2010. Another 600-plus rural hospitals are at risk of closing,

November 5, 2018 Health Insurance / Medicaid

Medicaid Expansion: ‘Socialism’ or a Benefit for All?

Activists for expanding Medicaid in the four states are circumventing their Republican-led legislatures and taking the matter directly to the voters.

October 24, 2018 Health Insurance / Medicaid

Where you can get help enrolling for HealthPlanFinder plans

You will be able to get in-person help signing up for Healthplanfinder coverage during the upcoming open enrollment period at 10 locations around the state.

August 13, 2018 Disabilities / Medicaid / Seniors

Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides’ Union Dues

A proposed rule would prohibit home health aides paid directly by Medicaid from having their union dues automatically deducted from their paychecks.

July 30, 2018 Health News / Health Policy / Medicaid

Red States May Be Ready to Expand Medicaid — In Exchange for Work

Critics argue that work requirements would cause many with chronic health conditions to lose health insurance, making them less likely to ever hold down a job.