Regulatory barriers present significant hurdles for uninsured immigrants seeking healthcare coverage, a report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) found.
The...
Implementing a public insurance option would not significantly impact hospital spending, nor would it exacerbate racial disparities in care access for Black and Hispanic populations, an Urban Institute...
Around 21 million Americans could face barriers to health insurance coverage if Congress passes the debt ceiling bill that includes Medicaid work requirements, according to an analysis from the US...
Depending on the Medicaid disenrollment rate after the public health emergency, the public payer program could lose anywhere from 8 million to over 24 million Medicaid enrollees, a Kaiser Family...
Half of adults who experienced Medicaid disenrollment in Minnesota were uninsured six months after losing coverage, raising concerns about eligibility redeterminations that recently resumed.
The...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a proposal that would expand access to health insurance coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
The...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a state plan amendment (SPA) in Illinois to expand school-based health services for children with Medicaid.
The SPA will allow...
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has released guidance to help states boost access to healthcare for incarcerated...
Health insurance coverage gaps and uninsurance were associated with a higher risk of unmet vision care needs among adults in Ohio, indicating the importance of continuous coverage, a study published in...
Medicare beneficiaries under age 65 reported more cost concerns, worse access to care, and lower care satisfaction compared to older beneficiaries, indicating that the program may not successfully meet...
Losing eligibility for Medicaid supplemental insurance was associated with racial care disparities among beneficiaries with incomes above 100 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), a study...
Patients with a post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) faced higher unmet needs due to affordability and access to care barriers, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Data for this study came...
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri (Anthem) has introduced a virtual-first health plan to facilitate access to affordable virtual care for commercial plan members.
“These...
UPMC Health Plan’s Medicaid managed care plan is partnering with a community-based organization to provide access to navigation assistance that can help connect members to healthcare services and...
UnitedHealth Group’s philanthropic group, the United Health Foundation, has committed $2 million to help improve health equity and boost access to mental healthcare for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth in...
Medicaid waivers that focus on individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help reduce disenrollment rates among autistic adolescents, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Autistic...
Researchers from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health System Tracker discovered that in 2018, nearly 100 million privately insured Americans, or 6 out of 10, utilized some of the...
Medicaid coverage of behavioral health services in 2022 varied across states, but the majority of state Medicaid programs reported covering at least half of all services, according to an issue brief...
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has recognized 10 healthcare sites that provide inclusive care tailored to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community.
The recognition comes in the form of an...
The UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Georgia will provide Step Up Savannah with a $95,000 grant in support of its efforts to provide underserved communities with training, healthcare screenings, and...
